Family Preservation Counsellor

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Family Preservation Counsellor for a full-time role in Vancouver. This position focuses on providing intensive family preservation and reunification services to Indigenous families, engaging in restorative practices, and collaborating with community resources. Candidates should have a degree in social work or related fields, with a commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Extended health and dental

3 weeks of vacation

Public Service Pension Plan

100% employer-paid premiums

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Preferred: MSW or Master's in social services field.
• Minimum of one year related job-specific experience.
• Experience in family therapy or crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family preservation and reunification services.
• Collaborate with families and social workers to assess risks.
• Assist families with therapeutic access and case documentation.

Skills

Relational Engagement

Leadership

Collaborative Planning

Emotional Competency

Resilience

Cultural, Spiritual Expression

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field

Job description

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.

Status : Regular Full-time

Hours of Work : 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday
Program : Family Preservation & Reunification
Location : 745 Clark Drive, Vancouver BC
Classification : Social Program Officer, Grid 21–Grid 24 (+1 TemporaryMarket Adjustment)
Salary : $ 69,760.70 to $ 89,268.45 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment

• Engage in restorative child welfare practice with Vancouver’s Indigenous community!
• Receive a competitive salary of$ 69,760.70to $89,268.45PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!
• Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan!

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to a Family Preservation Clinical Supervisor, the Family Preservation Counsellor (FPC) provides individual family preservation and reunification services as well as associated services to children, youth and families in the family home, community or at VACFSS.

The FPC receives referrals from VACFSS’s Child Safety or Guardianship programs. The FPC will work in partnership with the referring social worker and the child’s immediate and extended family to identify and build on strengths so that risks to child safety and wellbeing can be reduced and/or eliminated. This is enacted through practice by: (1) Gathering the Circle; (2) Listening, Assessing and Finding Solutions; (3) Creating Security, Belonging and Well-being; and (4) Keeping the Circle Strong.

The FPC will provide an intensive array of services over a short term either directly or through referrals to contractors or community partners to assist families in building upon their strengths and enhancing family functioning. The FPC in consultation with their Supervisor will also assist with therapeutic access or visit supervision, support families during court proceedings, and ensure case documentation is maintained accurately, fully and in a timely manner.

The FPC will understand the importance of culture in healing for children, youth and families and will help guide connection to culture or spiritual expression with bands or nations. The FPC will be able to work closely with community, VACFSS’ Family Support Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and others where appropriate to help families participate in culture and ceremony and gain connections to community.

The work of the FPC is guided by the values of belonging, respect, strengths-based practice, integrity, and humility. It is conducted in accordance with practice standards, legislation, and VACFSS’s philosophy of service delivery, in pursuit of a balanced and harmonious Indigenous community. The FPC will have a good understanding of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) and the Federal Act Bill C92.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master's Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfareOR
• A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.

2. Minimum Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services fieldORBachelor’s Degree witha Major/Honors in a Human Services fieldORMaster’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
• PLUS, a minimum of one year of relatedORjob-specific work experience.

• Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

NOTE:If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through theInternational Credential Evaluation Services(ICES). You must provide acomprehensive report and the supplemental reportto be considered.

Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• A MSW or Master’s degree in a related social services field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years in family therapy and/or crisis intervention, and/or
• At least two (2) years of child care or family support experience.

Key Competencies:

• Relational Engagement
• Leadership
• Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
• Emotional Competency
• Resilience
• Cultural, Spiritual Expression

Notes:

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle with business class insurance are required to perform the duties of this position.
• Applications will be accepted from applicants of all genders.
• This position requires Union membership.
• Thisposition requires the incumbent to be available in the office. Remote workis unavailable

ABOUT THE BENEFITS:

• Extended health and dental
• Group life and AD&D
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid premiums
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Public Service Pension Plan
• Access to VACFSS’ Staff Cultural Clinical Counselor, Elder
• Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
• Eligible for the VACFSS flex program after passing probation

Applications will be accepted fromcandidates with the above qualifications. Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41of the Human Rights Code.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only thoseshortlisted will be contacted.