Mediator – Parent Teen Mediation Location: Burnaby, BC, British Columbia Mediator – Parent Teen Mediation Mediator – Parent Teen Mediation #54-26 This part-time position will provide mediation services to families in Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey, and assist parents and teens experiencing conflict to arrive at mutually acceptable resolutions through a solution-oriented and skill-building process designed to strengthen families and support positive change. Mediation services, parent and communication education are provided to families with Youth (ages 13 to 19 Years) referred by MCFD and include linkages between the family, the community, MCFD and other professional services. This person reports to the Program Manager of Parent Teen Mediation programs.

The position is located at FSGV’s New Westminster office. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Persons with a second language (i.e. Punjabi, Farsi/Dari, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc.) Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff entitlement increases from there Two and a half-paid Agency days for full-time staff One paid Moving Day/year Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and growth opportunities pro-rated for part-time staff Location: Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey and its surrounding communities; ability to do Hybrid (in office, within community, and at home depending on the tasks) Education, Training, Experience Mediator will have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Science (MSW/MCRes– Master’s in Conflict Resolution) plus three (3) years of recent, related experience including experience working with youth and vulnerable families, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in those areas.

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Training/Certification required (C.Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures. Working knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with families. In-depth knowledge of child abuse dynamics.

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 backgrounds.

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Proficient in the use of the Mediation Model and Practice Demonstrated working knowledge of specific community-based programs and related support systems, issues surrounding youth and parent-teen mediation, and applicable legislation and policies Demonstrated working knowledge of Adolescent Mental Health issues and trends, adolescent and family development, family dynamics, and abuse dynamics Proficiency in providing relevant education and skill-building tools to members of a family Familiarity with addiction and recovery theories and treatment pertaining to adolescents Familiarity with Child Welfare Policies and Practices including the legal system/legislation pertaining to child protection (e.g. YAG – Youth Agreements), the duty to warn criteria and the Personal Information Protection Act Ability to work evenings Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. 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. We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local 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. We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, includingexpertcounsellorsand support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred careto youth experiencing homelessness, familiesand childrenimpacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable peoplefrom an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff. #

📌 Mediator - Parent Teen Mediation (Burnaby)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 Burnaby