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Family Preservation Counsellor
3 weeks ago
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Family Preservation Counsellor – Specialized Family Support Programs
Family Preservation Counsellor - Hourly – Specialized Family Support Programs
Competition #53-25
About Our Opportunity:
This hourly role will provide counselling, parent-education and support to families and children (birth - 12 years) referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). This position provides linkage between the family, the community, MCFD and other professional services. This person reports to the Manager of Program Services and Referral office of Vancouver Family Preservation Services, within the Special Family Support Portfolio. The position offers flexibility in being located in various cities such as Surrey, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Persons with a second language (i.e., Farsi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Vietnamese, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
We Value You- Benefits:
Flexible schedulingTwo paid Wellness Days a yearPaid BC sick daysA work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity
*(pro-rated for part-time staff)
Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
Work Hours: Hourly shifts depending on program needs
Salary: GS 13 Step 1 $37.89
Location: Work in the culturally diverse cities of Surrey, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed?
Education, Training, Experience
Family counsellor will have a minimum of a Masters degree in a social science (e.g. MSW/MA/MEd in counselling psychology) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 3 years' experience working with children ages birth - 12 years
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures.An understanding of integrated case management/wrap around services delivery.Working knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with families.In-depth knowledge of child abuse dynamics.Excellent crisis intervention skillsExcellent verbal (including telephone and in-person) and written communication skills (including the ability to write assessment reports).Ability to work with families who may present with multiple service needs related to poverty, addictions, violence, child abuse or neglect, attachment and mental health issues who are from diverse cultures and backgrounds.Competence in a window PC environment including MS WORD and EXCEL.
Additional Requirements
Working vehicle required with valid BC Driver's License and insuranceAbility to work eveningsAbility to drive clients when neededSuccessful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Your Key Contributions
Counselling
Conduct assessments of the needs, dynamics, and functioning of families.Develop goals with the family, and redevelop those goals as necessary.Develop and implement a counselling service, support and intervention plan in collaboration with the family and MCFD.Provide service in the family home or in the community as appropriate.Connect children and parents to the appropriate supports and services.Observe the interaction between the parent and child in their home environmentCoach, model, and educate using various therapeutic parenting models and psycho education.Provide information on child development, nutrition, safety, discipline, and home management.Address concrete needs dependent on family needs, as required. Case Management/Record-Keeping
Maintain case records as part of client files, including a log of client sessions; the focus of each session; the approach/intervention utilized; the outcome of the session; and any plans as a result of the session.Maintain accurate records of assessments, contacts, referrals, and report to MCFD as required by contract.Ensure that agency and accreditation standards are met in delivering services and maintaining records. Other
Complete administrative requirements i.e. timesheets.Participate in and be prepared for clinical supervision.
How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website,
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #53-25 in the email subject line) to
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q'u.
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JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
About Us
When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.
We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.
