Child and Youth Care Counsellor
About The Position
Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth with diverse needs? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child and Youth Care Counsellor to support children aged 5 to 18, helping them unlock their full potential through personalized care and support. If you're ready to inspire growth and development in a dynamic, community-based setting, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing client needs, developing individualized strategies, and establishing indicators to measure progress toward goals. They will implement and facilitate these strategies—primarily in community-based settings—and evaluate client progress through detailed reports and activity notes. The role includes providing recreational, educational, and social learning opportunities, promoting peer interaction, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Responsibilities also include participating in events, offering feedback to new staff, and attending case review meetings. The counsellor will manage schedules, record expenses, and collaborate with other professionals.
Requirements
- Relevant education, training, and experience working with children aged 5 to 18 who have developmental disabilities
- A Class 4 driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one within six months)
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- A valid Level I First Aid certificate
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong counseling skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Uphold a high standard of confidentiality
- Undergo a Police Information Check (PIC)
- Undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice
Nice To Haves
- Experience in group facilitation
- Experience in program development
- Experience with a solution-focused approach
Responsibilities
- Assessing client needs
- Developing individualized strategies
- Establishing indicators to measure progress toward goals
- Implementing and facilitating strategies in community-based settings
- Evaluating client progress through detailed reports and activity notes
- Providing recreational, educational, and social learning opportunities
- Promoting peer interaction
- Maintaining a clean and organized environment
- Participating in events
- Offering feedback to new staff
- Attending case review meetings
- Managing schedules
- Recording expenses
- Collaborating with other professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
