PURPOSE OF POSITION

The CHILD & YOUTH COUNSELLOR will support the Family Check-Up, Every Day Parenting & Child Abuse Prevention Programs, and will work alongside other Rebound staff such as members of the Counselling & CUIP teams to support local families. The Child & Youth Counsellor is responsible for assessments such as the Family Check Up program and BCFPI, delivering counselling and therapy services, utilizing a brief solution focused narrative model as well as supporting group skills building programs, based on a CBT model.  This position is a 12-month contract – 22.5 hours per week. The contract may be renewed upon extension of funding.

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Program and Services Coordination

  • Intakes and assessment of needs, including Family Check Up and BCFPI

  • Provide brief solution focused narrative therapy model and single session counselling services

  • Work with internal and external partners to offer streamlined, efficient, mental health services to children, youth and their families

  • Work collaboratively with an inter-disciplinary team to contribute to a continuum of care for Rebound clients and their family

  • Implement evaluation tools for effective monitoring of outcomes

  • Maintain client files

  • Refer clients to appropriate services and programs, both internally and externally

  • Assist with the coordination and facilitation of any group sessions as required

  • Attend meetings with schools, families and other social service providers as required

  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designate

 WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All staff members are required to be FULLY VACCINATED and agree to weekly rapid testing when working in the office

  • Flexibility in work hours, including ability to work weekends/evenings for purposes of program delivery and attendance at activities and events

  • Home office or private space required to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of our clients if remote work is necessary

  • Driving/travelling to program locations and other events

  • Requires extensive keyboarding on different devices

  • Requires working in shared open-concept office space, in a busy environment with frequent distractions

  • May require work in client home settings

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Post-secondary education, University/College – Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent Clinical Graduate Degree/Diploma (will consider BSW, RSW designation)

  • Registered with a recognized organization that governs professional designation

  • Demonstrated clinical expertise with community based mental health services for children and youth

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to Child and Youth Services

  • Experience and proven ability to work and connect with children, youth, and their families

  • Experience in program implementation, and facilitation

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work with complex multi-systemic issues

  • Ability to work independently with high level of accountability, and as part of a team

  • Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 insurance liability

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector search

REBOUND CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Client-Centered

  • Communication

  • Inclusivity

  • Leadership

  • Occupational Knowledge

  • Technology Orientation

  • Team Focus

  • Quality Improvement Focus

Please send your cover letter and resume by 4PM, May 6th, 2022

FAO: Krystyne Gillespie, Youth Programming Supervisor - [email protected]