About this role
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 they obtain needed support
• To support families in advocating for their child
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that 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
$47.26 - $57.84 per hour (BCGEU 16-P-PT grid)