Family Counsellor

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Project Parent Family Counsellor to provide essential support and counselling to families in crisis. This role involves collaboration with community resources and the Ministry of Children and Family Development, making a significant impact on the lives of children and families affected by trauma. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in a relevant social science and have considerable experience working with young children.

Benefits

Three weeks’ vacation, increasing with tenure

Paid Wellness Days

Generous health/dental benefits

Municipal Pension Plan enrollment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with children ages birth - 12 years.
• Competence in crisis intervention and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and support to families and children referred by MCFD.
• Link families with community and professional services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Written communication

Child welfare policy knowledge

Parenting strategies

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in a social science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Project Parent Family Counsellor - PPFS Competition #51-24

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!

About the Role

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff. This full-time role will begin August 2024. The person will provide counselling, parent-education, and support to families and children (birth - 12 years) referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). This position provides linkage between the family, the community, MCFD, and other professional services. The person reports to the Program Manager of Project Parent Fraser South. The position is located at FSGV’s Surrey (Guildford) office. Persons with a second language (e.g., Punjabi, Spanish, Farsi/Dari, Cantonese, Mandarin) are encouraged to apply.

About our Opportunity & Valued Benefits

• Starting at three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff, increasing with tenure
• Three paid household leave days a year
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
• Five paid days for education leave per year
• One paid Moving Day per year
• Subsidized professional association dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources

• Generous health/dental benefits after three months
• Three flex benefit options to meet individual needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, etc.

Pension

Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees.

Work Hours & Salary

35 hours per week (Full-time). Salary: GS 13 Step 1, $37.51 per hour. Location: Surrey, Delta, and Langley.

What you bring: Education, Training, Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a social science (e.g., MSW / MA / MEd in counselling psychology) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children ages birth - 12 years.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures.
• Understanding of integrated case management/wrap-around services delivery.
• Working knowledge of parenting strategies and ability to share these with families.
• In-depth knowledge of child abuse dynamics.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with families presenting multiple service needs from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Competence in MS Word and Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Working vehicle with valid BC Driver’s License and insurance.
• Ability to work evenings and drive clients when needed.
• Successful completion of criminal record check.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status.

How to apply

If interested, submit your application through our website: https://fsgv.ca/careers/. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For accommodations during the process, please email your resume and cover letter including competition #51-24 to [emailprotected].

Internal candidates should indicate “Internal Candidate” in the comments section. Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territories of the Coast Salish peoples.