Youth Prenatal and Parenting Counsellor

_For full job posting, visit the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_

**Position Details**:

- This position is offered as either a part time or full time role. _
**Wage**:$21/hr - $24/hr
**Work Hours**:

- Part Time Option: 20-32hrs/week
- Full Time Option: 40hrs/week

**Scheduled Shifts**:8 hour shift occurring between 8:00am - 6pm, Monday to Friday **or**

Sunday to Thursday
**Term**: Ongoing, Permanent
**Expected Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Location**: Various locations across South Vancouver Island

**Benefits**: Extended Health coverage including dental, prescriptions, optical, life insurance, critical illness, long-term disability (Only eligible with Full Time option)
**Opportunities**: Professional Development, Supported work/life balance, Career development
**Important Note**:Must have reliable vehicle to perform job duties

**Position Summary**

Youth Prenatal and Parenting Program (YP3) provides intensive programming to pregnant and parenting young women utilizing a Care Home model to provide transitional supportive housing to vulnerable young women affected by trauma. The Youth and Family Counselor (YFC) applies a harm reduction lens to address the youth’s needs to promote a healthy pregnancy, develop positive parenting skills, reduce relationship violence and substance use, lowering the risk of harm to mom and babe The Youth and Family Counsellor assesses, plans and supports youth through the referral process and provides practical support to mom and babe while living in the Care Family Suite through to follow-up and aftercare. The Youth and Family Counsellor supports participants to build strong foundations, develop life skills to live independently and become connected to their community. The Youth and Family Counsellor also provides youth with resources that assist them to achieve their individual goals, initiate lifestyle changes and build the confidence to access community resources independently. The Youth and Family Counsellor will also co-facilitate the pre
- and peri-natal groups in a weekly educational and supportive group setting.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Education or Nursing, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
- Experience working with high-risk young women, pre and post-natal care
- Verifiable proof of COVID-19 double vaccination
- Current First Aid certification and infant CPR mandatory
- Clean and current driver’s license abstract and reliable vehicle
- Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Those Who Have: _
- Experience in provision of services regarding youth and family substance use issues, harm reduction, the change process while using trauma-informed practice
- Experience working with youth at risk of sexual exploitation
- Experience in group development and facilitation, with youth and adults
- Excellent communication skills, competent computer /database and file management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

**To Apply**
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line **_“Opportunity Changes _** _ **Everything”**_
- The job posting will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all who apply

**Important Note Regarding COVID-19**
- This is a front-line position working in direct contact with youth, and it is considered safe according to governmental guidelines for pandemic outbreaks.
- As an organization we are taking the necessary precautions and adhering to all Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) recommendations on sanitization and social distancing in close proximity.
- This position requires double COVID-19 vaccination
- Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via our website bgcsvi.org_
**_In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization_**
**_BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day_**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)