Child, Youth & Family Counsellor

Who We Are:

arc programs exists to create thriving communities, free of systemic barriers and full of belonging, equity, and hope. We have a bold vision to ensure everyone in our communities feels connected and cared for, and we are excited to be expanding our team to help us accelerate our impact!

We're Hiring!

We are now accepting applications for Child, Youth & Family Counsellor based out of the South Okanagan Office.

The successful applicant will provide intensive in-home intervention and support services for referred children & youth in care, their foster families, as well as out-of-care caregivers to reduce the risk of placement breakdown and develop the capacity of the caregivers to manage on an ongoing basis.

Program services will mainly be provided on an outreach basis, serving the communities of the South Okanagan.

Hours / Schedule:

• This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week.
• Applicants should be prepared to work flexible hours, which are mostly days, with some evenings and on rare occasions, weekends.

Responsibilities:

Child, Youth and Family Counsellors must be able to apply a range of treatment modalities, which will vary based on the specific needs, and level / intensity of the service required.

The specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Working together with Guardianship Social Workers and Resources to provide case management support.
• Working directly with the program children & youth to support them to engage in other needed services, support life and pro-social skills development, support engagement in recreational and other positive activities, etc.
• Providing support, mentoring, and education of caregivers to engage with the children & youth in their care, as well as providing support and crisis intervention in the caregiver’s home.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in child and youth care, social work, or related degree in human services field.
• Minimum of 1-year related experience in working with youth and families.
• A combination of equivalent education and related experience.

• Experience and training working with children and youth in care, service coordination, parenting education and support, trauma informed care, and the ability to connect with children and youth.

To be successful in your role, you’ll also need:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills.
• Be detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.
• Be skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects, assignments and tasks requested from multiple sources.
• Be capable of working independently, and frequently under pressure.

Other Requirements:

Given the nature of our work, please note that all shortlisted candidates:

• Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.

Wage / Benefits:

$ 29.75 - $ 31.25 based on relevant experience and education.

Upon successful completion of a trial period, this position may be eligible for a full benefit package (if the successful applicant works 20 hours or more consistently) (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP or TFSA contributions); as well as accrued vacation and sick time at 5.8% - above BC Employment Standards!

Why we’re an employer of choice!

Like most in the social services sector, arc programs is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and ensure everyone on the team demonstrates cultural safety and sensitivity of all populations we serve.

But we believe there’s more to our work culture that promotes high levels of employee satisfaction and retention…

We are inclusive.

We use an anti-oppressive lens to inform our work with folx of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, religions, and other oppressions to enhance our approach to equality.

We are ever-evolving.

We recruit and retain highly skilled staff and support their development through training, education, research, best practices, and innovation.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, utilizing a two-eyed seeing approach – incorporating the strengths of western knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge: ways of knowing, doing and being – while engaging meaningfully with the provincial community social services sector, Indigenous communities, and agencies.

Discover more about our agency services and work culture at arcprograms.com.

If you feel a connection to our values and work, we’d love to hear from you!

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We appreciate your interest, but kindly note that due to the high number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We acknowledge that arc programs is situated in the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Syilx peoples in the Okanagan and the Secwe̓pemc, Ktunaxa and Sinixt people in the West Kootenay region. We also acknowledge the Métis and Inuit peoples who reside on the various traditional territories across BC.