Family Support Counsellor
Job No:
PCRS700
Location:
Surrey
Family Support Counsellor (FASD specialization)
FYI Program – Surrey
Regular Part Time (26.25 hours/week)
Grid 23 ($40.35 - $42.15/hour)
Closing Date: April 19, 2024 at 4:30pm
Supervisor: Chantelle Fontaine, Team Lead Family Counselling Programs
Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.
Opportunity
Pacific Community Resources Society seeks a part-time Key Worker specializing in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (FASD/CDBC). The Key Worker and Parent Support Program supports Surrey-based families with youth aged 12 to 18 with confirmed or suspected FASD/CDBC. Program staff provide participants with education and information specific to the needs of the child and family and offer emotional and practical support. Key Workers strive to empower the family to become their own best advocates for their child. The Key Worker provides regular parent/caregiver support groups and community-based training on FASD/CDBC. Understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety, family and community systems, family counselling and advocacy skills are essential. Flexible Hours may be required to accommodate family support needs and group meetings.
Qualifications
- Key Workers will possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Education (Special Education) or Nursing from a post-secondary institution of recognized standing and five years related experience, or equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent knowledge of/experience with FASD, Community services and public presentation.
- Sound knowledge of/experience with case management, family counselling and support theories
- Must be registered with the B.C. College of Social Workers or the appropriate registering body.
Basic Requirements
- Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector
- Valid BC driver’s license with business insurance use
- Use of own vehicle (mileage is paid)
- Driver’s abstract must be submitted
Additional Assets
- Experience working in social services and group facilitation
- Ability to connect with youth and excellent communication skills
- Community development skills and experience
Who We Are
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves the some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.
Our Vision - Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!
Our Mission - To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.
Our Values - Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being
We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.
We Offer
- Equitable Base Pay
- Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
- Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
- Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
- Disability and Life Insurance Coverage *
- Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling *
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions *
- Flexible schedules and earned time off program *
- Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
- In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
- Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.
* Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.
Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at. Personal information will be kept confidential.