Youth and Family Counsellor

Burnaby; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby's Police - Youth Services unit seeks a Youth and Family Counsellor to provide confidential clinical counselling to children, youth and families using diverse assessments and therapeutic methods.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work with a professional designation, extensive experience in youth counselling, and eligibility for RCC/CCC (MSW acceptable). A BC driver’s license and RCMP Enhanced clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with professional designation.
• Extensive experience in children, youth and family clinical counselling.
• Eligibility for RCC, CCC or MSW and valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and confidential clinical counselling to children, youth and families.
• Conduct assessments and apply therapeutic approaches within youth services.
• Prepare reports and maintain records for assigned portfolio; work with supervision as required.

Skills

Clinical counselling

Youth counselling

Interviews

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

This position works in the Police - Youth Services organizational unit. This is professional social services counselling work aimed at preventing and reducing negative contact with the police and criminal behaviour by children and youth throughout the City. The Youth and Family Counsellor provides direct and confidential prevention and intervention services through clinical counselling to children, youth and their families through a variety of assessments and therapeutic approaches. The work involves considerable independence of judgment and action and requires the ability to function effectively under discordant conditions with minimal supervision. Work performance is reviewed by a supervisor on the basis of accepted professional standards of practice. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field supplemented with a registered designation of a professional association plus considerable experience in children, youth and family clinical counselling, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles, professional standards of practice and techniques required in providing clinical counselling services. Considerable knowledge of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellor’s (i.e. BCACC’s) Code of Ethics. Sound knowledge of the resources available for at risk children and youth in the region. Ability to conduct interviews and engage youth and parent(s)/guardian(s) in clinical counselling sessions; recognize, assess and deal with behavioural and social problems related to at risk children/youth; prepare reports and maintain records and files for assigned portfolio. Eligibility for Registered Clinical Counsellor or Clinical Social Worker (e.g. RCC, CCC, MSW) and a valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia are required. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mutual Agreement from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM).

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.