JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Parent Family Counsellor

Project Parent Family Counsellor Competition #51-22

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER (FSGV)

We are a community-based, not for profit organization with approximately 80 social services program and 420 employees across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We provide counselling and other essential services to the most vulnerable people in our communities. For over 90 years, we’ve inspired and supported those who need help reaching their full potential. We work to ensure children are nurtured, youth find optimism, adults feel empowered and parents make choices that build strong families.

Our values:

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Optimism
• Excellence

We provide a supportive workplace for our staff and professional, effective services for our clients, including counselling, therapy, advocacy, education, employment support and community services.

HERE’S WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER

Provide counselling, parent-education and support to families and children (0- 12 years) referred by MCFD and to provide linkage between the family, the community, MCFD and other professional services.

This is a permanent part-time role working 22.5 hours a week, Tuesdays to Thursdays. This position reports to the Program Manager of Project Parent Burnaby/New Westminster. The position is located at FSGV’s New Westminster office. Persons with a second language (i.e. Punjabi, Spanish, Farsi/Dari, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Knowledge of child welfare policies and
• An understanding of integrated case management/wrap around services
• Working knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with
• In-depth knowledge of child abuse
• 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
• Competence in a window PC environment including MS WORD and

Education/ Training / Experience

• Family counsellors 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 0 - 12 years

Other Requirements

• Vehicle required
• Ability to work evenings
• Persons with a Spanish language capacity are encouraged to apply
• Ability to pass a criminal record

YOUR KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Family Counsellor is responsible for:

Counselling

Conduct assessments of the needs, dynamics and functioning of families.

• Develop goals with the family, and redevelop those goals as
• Develop and implement a counselling service, support and intervention plan in collaboration with the family and
• Provide service in the family home or in the community as
• Arrange integrated case meetings and participate in meetings in collaboration with the family.
• Connect children and parents to the appropriate supports and
• Advocate for the child and/or family, particularly in regard to housing, health, basic needs or schooling.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services delivered to the child or
• Observes interaction between parent and child in their home environment during key times of the day, e.g.: mornings, mealtimes, bedtime. Coaches, models and educates using various therapeutic parenting models and psycho education.
• Provides information on child development, nutrition, safety, discipline, and home management.
• Also addresses concrete needs dependant on family needs, as required.

Case Management/Record-Keeping

• Maintain case records as part of client files, including a log of client sessions; the focus of each session; the approach/intervention utilized; the outcome of the session; and any plans as a result of the
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, contacts, referrals and report to MCFD as required by
• Complete data collection for agency programs and agency accreditation and reporting needs.
• Ensure that agency and accreditation standards are met in delivering services and maintaining

Other

• Complete administrative requirements i.e.
• Participate in and be prepared for clinical

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

FSGV provides a comprehensive compensation package, with pension and generous extended health benefits for our regular staff. FSGV supports career development and training for staff to reach their potential, and offer mentorship and professional advancement in a supportive environment. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, wellness and a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that values diversity and respect for all.

Work Hours: 22.5 Hours per Week (Monday to Thursday)

Salary: Pay Grade GS12B Step ($1,507.50) gross bi-weekly with generous group health/dental benefits

Location: Work in the culturally vibrant Greater Vancouver Neighbourhoods of Burnaby and New Westminster communities.

Closing date: This position will remain open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website:

https://fsgv.ca/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859e8072936401809b90f4cf6ef7&gns=Work+In+Non+Profits 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applicants who apply for roles with the Agency.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #51-22 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to for follow-up. **if you are an internal candidate, please indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application**