13561 - Family & Youth Counsellor

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$33 - CA$34

About The Position

The Family & Youth Counsellor is responsible to provide counselling to individuals and families on a whole array of issues, such as immigration adjustment, marital, inter-generational, social and emotional issues and trauma. This position delivers Family Life Education and parenting workshops to the community and liaises with schools, government institutions and other voluntary agencies to provide integrative support to individuals and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor membership
Experience in conflict resolution and case management
Experience in facilitating groups
Knowledge on case planning and case management principles and techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent program planning, time management and organizational skills
Excellent multitasking skills and flexible
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and internet skills
Clear criminal record check

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years of counselling work experience is preferable
Additional language may be an asset when required to meet operational needs in serving communities with specific language requirements as this position supports Spanish, Ukrainian, Farsi and French speaking communities as part of our contractual obligations

Responsibilities

Performs intake duties for incoming calls/drop-ins according to intake roster
Conducts counselling interviews with individuals and families
Provides assessment, intervention and evaluation to individual and family cases assigned
Liaises with community agencies, schools and other institutions to receive cases referrals and provide best possible services to clients
Maintains and updates client records in accordance with the Division’s set standard
Attends case conferences and presents case scenarios regularly for team members’ mutual support and sharing
Delivers parenting/family life education workshops
Ensures all services meet the accreditation standards
Works closely with staff members of other S.U.C.C.E.S.S. divisions/offices in providing joint support to individuals and families
Performs report writing and other related administration work
Maintains statistical records for accountability, funding application/report and program development purposes
Attends case conferences, supervision, team meetings and training opportunities as required