At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to support children and families through counselling and program development.
- Company: A community-focused organization dedicated to early intervention and family support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team environment with advocacy opportunities for clients and families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in counselling psychology and experience with children and families required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Job Summary
The Clinical Counselor will
- Work alongside a multi-disciplinary early intervention team and participate in program development.
- Facilitate counseling to children and/or families who are considered at risk in one or more areas of development.
- Participate in regular service reviews, case and team consultation/supervision and meetings as required.
- Develop and implement therapeutic plans and programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Maintain a caseload and provide transition planning.
- Liaise with and provide referrals to community agencies, committees, and other professionals.
- Establish and maintain current professional practice.
Education, Training and Experience
- Master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience with children and families
- Demonstrated working knowledge of family centered practice, early intervention, child development, family support and community-based services
Qualifications: Skills and Abilities
- Must possess organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and organizations
- Flexible in responding to changing conditions and committed to working within a team environment
- Familiar with using an electronic database and virtual platforms
- Valid BC Driver’s License and personal vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to work alone and unsupervised
- Personal Attributes
- Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
- Empathy, warmth, and understanding
- Ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, volunteers, and organizations
- Current, satisfactory criminal record search
Advocacy
- To advocate for individual clients and families so theyobtain needed support
- To support families in advocating for their child
- To advocate for support and change within the systemsthat affect children and families
Please Note
- The successful candidate will begin employment at the Clements Building
- Hours are flexible and negotiable, opportunities for hybrid working in office and from home
- This position will require a valid B. C. Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle for transportation
- This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
- This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found
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