JOB OPPORTUNITY: Family Counsellor – Project Parent Fraser South
Competition #11-25
About Our Opportunity:
This full-time role 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. This person reports to the Program Manager of Project Parent Fraser South. The position is located at FSGV’s Surrey (Guildford) office. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Persons with a second language (i.e. Punjabi, Spanish, Farsi/Dari, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

• Family counsellor will have a minimum of a Masters 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.
• An understanding of integrated case management/wrap around services delivery.
• Working knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with families.
• In-depth knowledge of child abuse dynamics.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills
• Excellent verbal (including telephone and in-person) and written communication skills (including the ability to write assessment reports).
• Ability to work with families who may present with multiple service needs related to poverty, addictions, violence, child abuse or neglect, attachment and mental health issues who are from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Competence in a window PC environment including MS WORD and EXCEL.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working vehicle required with valid BC Driver’s License and insurance
• Ability to work evenings
• Ability to drive clients when needed
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
  Your Key Contributions

AT FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER, WE HAVE BEEN HELPING PEOPLE IN CRISIS SINCE 1928. WE ARE A NON-PROFIT WORKING TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND CONFIDENCE TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. OUR STAFF OPERATES FROM AN EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED LENS TO MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND GET THEM WHERE THEY WANT TO BE.

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 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred 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.

Please refer the Job description for details