Family counselor Jobs in North Vancouver, BC

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.

Status : Regular Full-time

Hours of Work : 8 : 30 – 4 : 30 Monday to Friday

Program : Family Preservation & Reunification

Location : 745 Clark Drive, Vancouver BC

Classification : Social Program Officer, Grid 21–Grid 24 (+1 Temporary Market Adjustment )

Salary : $ 69,760.70 to $ 89,268.45 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment

• Engage in restorative child welfare practice with Vancouver’s Indigenous community!
• Receive a competitive salary of $ 69,760.70 to $ 89,268.45 PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!
• Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan!

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to a Family Preservation Clinical Supervisor, the Family Preservation Counsellor (FPC) provides individual family preservation and reunification services as well as associated services to children, youth and families in the family home, community or at VACFSS.

The FPC receives referrals from VACFSS’s Child Safety or Guardianship programs. The FPC will work in partnership with the referring social worker and the child’s immediate and extended family to identify and build on strengths so that risks to child safety and wellbeing can be reduced and / or eliminated. This is enacted through practice by : (1) Gathering the Circle; (2) Listening, Assessing and Finding Solutions; (3) Creating Security, Belonging and Well-being; and (4) Keeping the Circle Strong.

The FPC will provide an intensive array of services over a short term either directly or through referrals to contractors or community partners to assist families in building upon their strengths and enhancing family functioning. The FPC in consultation with their Supervisor will also assist with therapeutic access or visit supervision, support families during court proceedings, and ensure case documentation is maintained accurately, fully and in a timely manner.

The FPC will understand the importance of culture in healing for children, youth and families and will help guide connection to culture or spiritual expression with bands or nations. The FPC will be able to work closely with community, VACFSS’ Family Support Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and others where appropriate to help families participate in culture and ceremony and gain connections to community.

The work of the FPC is guided by the values of belonging, respect, strengths-based practice, integrity, and humility. It is conducted in accordance with practice standards, legislation, and VACFSS’s philosophy of service delivery, in pursuit of a balanced and harmonious Indigenous community. The FPC will have a good understanding of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) and the Federal Act Bill C92.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

1. Preferred Credentials :

2. Minimum Credentials :

Human Services fields include : Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

NOTE : If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive report and the supplemental report to be considered.

Preferred : Preference will be given to candidates who possess :

Key Competencies :

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ABOUT THE BENEFITS :

Applications will be accepted fromcandidates with the above qualifications. Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41of the Human Rights Code.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only thoseshortlisted will be contacted.

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