JOB SUMMARY The position will provide school-based youth and family counselling services to students who would benefit from an alternative learning setting. Students may attend one of two alternative education programs, SJ Burnside and The Link@ Lambrick. SJ Burnside serves students 13-18 years of age, and offers grades 9, 10,11 and 12 curriculum.

Classes in Alternative Education are in a structured, yet flexible small group environment. The Link@ Lambrick is the secondary site of the alternative learning program. It offers a hybrid and supported approach to learning for students from grades 10 through grade 12 through a combination of on-site and online based programs. .

The Youth and Family Counsellors play an integral role in these supportive environments providing a variety of support services to students, parents and families including counseling, mediation, crisis intervention, student advocacy and community referrals.

WAGE & BENEFITS

- Wage ranges from $33.21 - $36.17, depending on school-based YFC experience and education
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working onsite at both SJ Burnside and The Link
- Starting: As soon as possible/ Ending: June 30, 2027
- Paid sick leave
- Matched RRSP (up to 3%)
- Extended benefits (employer pays 60% of cost)
- Vacation is taken during Christmas and Spring school breaks.
- 20% discount at Burnside Boutique and recreation programs
- Significantly reduced room rental rates at Quadra Village

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assess the individual needs of /youth/family in the areas of family capacity, emotional stability, school functioning, peer relations and community profile.

In collaboration with youth/family, develop a service plan that responds to their needs in a holistic manner. This may involve the following services:

- Individual counselling.
- Family counselling and parent/teen mediation.
- Group counselling (i.e. grief/loss, parenting, divorce, social skills, healthy lifestyle choices).
- Life skill training,



which may include social skills development and conflict mediation/resolution.
- Enhance inter-relationship between families, schools and community.
- Ongoing consultation with teachers/community professionals.
- Crisis management intervention.
- Preventative interventions (i.e. health promotion, drug and alcohol education).
- Facilitate students’ transition to and connection with a new school or work placement.
- Act as/ consult with case manager to ensure service plans/goals have been met.

On-going consultation and liaison with administration, teaching staff, and community professionals (integrated case management). In conflict and disciplinary situations, function as a mediator and/or advocate for the child/youth and their families.

Refer /youth and their families to community resources when appropriate. (Follow reporting procedures outlined in the various inter-ministry handbooks.)

Maintain documentation detailing service plans, outcome measures, community contacts and referrals.

Maintain a student database and complete statistical reports twice per year.

Participate in other related activities when required and approved by the executive director.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A university degree in human services (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Counselling Psychology) with related work experience is required
- Experience working within a school setting and with high school-age students is a strong asset.

Please note: The YFC is this role will be employed by both Burnside Gorge Community Association (23 hours) and Quadra Village Community Centre (12 hours). TO APPLY (Please submit a resume with cover letter to)

Burnside Gorge Community Association

Attn: Suzanne Cole

Email: [email protected]

Mailing address: 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4

Closing date: This position is open until filled with a start date of as soon as possible.

We thank all applicants for their time but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $33.21-$36.17 per hour

Benefits

- RRSP match
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth and Family Counsellor (Victoria)
🏢 Burnside Gorge Community Association
📍 Victoria