Child, Youth and Care Counsellor

arc programs • Penticton, BC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

arc programs exists to create thriving communities, free of systemic barriers and full of belonging, equity, and hope. We have a bold vision to ensure everyone in our communities feels connected and cared for, and we are excited to be expanding our team to help us accelerate our impact! We are now accepting applications for a Child Youth and Care Counsellor to work in the South Okanagan location. The Child and Youth Care Counsellor will provide outreach support to children and youth with support needs (referred by MCFD-CYSN), to increase their independence through significant life transitions by improving their daily functioning in their home, school and community. While this position is based out of Penticton, services are provided on an outreach basis throughout the South Okanagan (Summerland to Osoyoos BC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related discipline (Child and Youth Care / Psychology) OR a diploma in a Social Services discipline with a minimum of 3-years experience directly related to working with Child and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) clients.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Sound personal vehicle with regional insurance to provide outreach support and transportation for families when required.
• Successful completion of a screening process, including a criminal record search and MCFD-HUB Screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a child and youth worker.
• Well-versed in child development, developmental delays, neurodiversity, ASD, FASD and other complex support needs.
• Familiar with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and using behaviour intervention strategies.
• Experience providing group-based services to children, youth and/or adults.
• Family counselling and parent education experience.
• Experience working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Apply an attachment-based, trauma-informed practice lens.

Responsibilities

• Use an individualized, goal-focused approach to improving the child/youth’s independence.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with the child or youth and (when appropriate) with their family / caregivers.
• Provide skills and mentorship to improve the child/youth’s development and functioning in activities of daily living, such as social skills, life skills, healthy living and behaviour.
• Improve community engagement by facilitating the child/youth’s participation in recreational activities, community events and other hobbies or interests.
• Provide group-based training and support.
• Create individualized service plans based on the youth’s assessed strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Demonstrate a high level of collaboration and cooperation with MCFD and other involved service providers.
• Work closely with the Program Director to support best practices and effective service provision.
• Implement and maintain required case management and clinical records.
• Providing culturally safe and agile, trauma informed services.
• Applying an attachment-based and developmental practice lens.

Benefits

• Full benefit package (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP or TFSA contributions)
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• Paid sick days as described in agency policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees