Child & Youth Counsellor - Victoria Hospice - (224068)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Child and Youth Counsellor to provide essential counselling services focused on bereavement care for children, youth, and families. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, along with two years of experience in bereavement counselling. Candidates must have effective communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. This role emphasizes ongoing professional development and may involve travel as part of support obligations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Two years recent bereavement counselling experience.
• Registration with a regulatory body mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services for bereavement.
• Participate in volunteer selection.
• Maintain client records and program statistics.

Skills

Anticipatory grief support

Counselling children and youth

Effective communication

Computer skills

Supportive interaction

Education

Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work or Child and Youth Care

Registration with regulatory body (e.g., BCACC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Victoria Hospice, the safety of patients, clients, families, and staff is a shared responsibility and a top priority. As such, the ongoing commitment to improving quality, enhancing safety, and mitigating risk is integral to every aspect of this role.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Child and Youth Counsellor provides a variety of counselling services to address the psychosocial needs of children, youth and families registered with Victoria Hospice Bereavement services. Provides professional expertise and consultation on anticipatory grief and bereavement care as it relates to education, quality improvement, and research. Participates in the selection, on‑boarding and orientation of bereavement volunteers under the Director leadership. May be required to provide work direction to volunteers as designated by the Director. Records appropriate client information and collects required program statistics. Maintains knowledge of and contributes to current theory and practice in child and youth anticipatory grief and bereavement care.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

• Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work or Child and Youth Care; and
• Two (2) years' recent, relevant experience in bereavement counselling, and two (2) years' experience providing counselling to children and youth; and
• Current registration and licensing with a regulatory body, for example, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC); and
• Valid BC Driver's License.

An equivalent combination of training, and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the philosophy of anticipatory grief support, and bereavement care in counselling.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively with children, youth, and families, one on one, and in groups
• Ability to deal effectively with others including families, colleagues, and relevant outside agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Office).
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development for self, including self‑reflective practice.

More information: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5942.pdf