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Youth and Family Counsellor
City, Province Burnaby, British Columbia
Department Community Safety
All Location(s) RCMP Detachment
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Youth and Family Counsellor

Competition No: 2024-YFC

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $40.74 + 12% in lieu of benefits

Schedule:

Special Notes:

Last Updated: 11/26/24

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community.  With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team.  People like you!

Want to make a difference in the lives of youth in your community? Have the skills and knowledge to provide effective and compassionate professional counselling? Then apply to be a Youth and Family Counsellor with our Community Safety Department. You’ll be providing professional social services counselling aimed at preventing/reducing negative contact with the police and criminal behavior by children and youth throughout the City. You’ll provide direct and confidential prevention and intervention services through clinical counselling to children, youth and their families through a variety of assessments and therapeutic approaches. Responsibilities include researching, assessing and taking remedial action in the provision of direct confidential clinical counselling services to children/youth and their families; meeting with parent(s)/guardian(s) to identify challenges and areas of risk; conducting case management for assigned portfolios and preparing assessments, case histories and reports on clients. Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field supplemented with a registered designation of a professional association plus considerable experience in children, youth and family clinical counselling, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A registration with a professional body (e.g. BCACC, RSW, RCC, CCC) is required, along with a Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia. You should have considerable related experience in counselling youth and their families, as well as sound knowledge of the resources available for vulnerable youth in the community. You must have the ability to conduct assessments and provide counselling sessions to children, youth and parent(s)/guardian(s). Ability to prepare reports and maintain records and files for assigned portfolios is required. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Hourly Wage: $40.74 + 12% in lieu of benefits 

Schedule: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts can vary depending on operational requirements and are scheduled on an as needed basis. The incumbent must have the availability to work scheduled shifts in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, & weekends; available hours are Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Location: RCMP Detachment 

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by Thursday, December 5, 2024.

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

 

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.


Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

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