11 Aug
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver
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Vancouver
11 Aug
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Vancouver
JOB OPPORTUNITY:Care Centre Counsellor Care Centre Counsellor Competition #13-26About Our Opportunity Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centred philosophy of the Agency, the Intake Care Centre Counsellor provides the critical first point of contact for FSEAP clients, offering detailed clinical assessment, immediate clinical counselling support, and referral to ensure clients’ clinical needs are met. The job incumbent is a clear, skillful, and compassionate counsellor with well-developed counselling knowledge, boundaries, time management skills, and proficiency in collaborating in a team. It actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity and inclusion.We Value You - BenefitsFlexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balanceThree weeks’ vacation for full time staff * entitlement increases from thereThree paid household leave days a year *Two paid Wellness Days a yearPaid sick daysTwo and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *Five paid days for education leave/yearOne paid Moving Day/yearSubsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)Referral bonus programMilestone celebrationsOn-the-job education through various Lunch and LearnsSafe and Respectful Work EnvironmentOpportunities for GrowthOngoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growthA work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity(pro-rated for part-time staff)Health and Wellness ResourcesGenerous health/dental benefits after 3 months.Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needsOption of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)Employee Assistance PlanLong Term Disability PlanInsurance, Travel insurance, ++(eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)Pension Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employeesWork Hours 21 hours/week (with potential to increase hours in the future)Salary G12B Step 1 $36.61 per hourLocation 1638 E. Broadway, Vancouver BC (onsite for six months; then potential hybrid)Posting End Date Posting will remain open until filledWhat Do You Need to Succeed? Education, Training, ExperienceMaster's Degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Clinical Psychology,
or equivalentMinimum one-year experience in a clinical settingCurrent active registration with a professional regulatory body for the province of BC: RSW, CCC, or RCCRole Qualification and Skills include, but are not limited toKnowledge of clinical psychotherapy models and techniques for individuals, couples, and familiesFamiliarity with addiction and recovery theories and treatmentFamiliarity with the legal system/legislation pertaining to child protection, the duty to warn criteria, and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)Excellent intake, crisis intervention, and assessment skills, and the ability to develop flexible treatment plans that meet the unique individual needs of the clientComputer skills in a Windows/PC environment, including word processing, email and internet, and client data management systemsAbility to provide cognitive‑behavioral strategies for clients, including psycho‑education, self‑regulation, stress management, and strategies to help manage depression and anxietyAbility to integrate knowledge of therapeutic models and techniques into practiceUnderstanding of cross-cultural and diversity/equity issuesAbility to work independently and on a teamAbility to work cooperatively and effectively with social service system personnel and other community programsKnowledge of community resourcesAdditional RequirementsSuccessful completion of a Criminal Record CheckHow To Apply If you are submitting your application through the FSGV website, please scroll to the bottom of the page.If you are applying through any other platform, kindly ensure that your application is submitted via our career website at candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.EEO Statement We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities.
Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non‑applicable criminal condition.Accommodation If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #13-26 in the email subject line) to Land Acknowledgement We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples and other First Nations.About Us When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading‑edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.Family Services Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP) provides clinical counselling services to employees of client organizations who may be experiencing problems in their personal, family, or work lives. In addition, the program provides several organizational services to its corporate clients, including workplace consulting, training, and critical incident stress management responses. As a social enterprise of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), FSEAP is a fee‑generating business, with all of its profits going to support the larger work of FSGV and the Greater Vancouver community.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Care Centre Counsellor - $36.6 An Hour - Part Time (Vancouver)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 Vancouver