Primary Youth Counsellor

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Position Details

Wage: $21.50/hourStatus: Full TimeHours: 40 hours per weekSchedule: Monday-Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Staff Resource in Saanich and various locations throughout Greater VictoriaBenefits: Extended Health coverage including dental, prescriptions, optical, life insurance, critical illness, long-term disabilityOpportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

Position Summary

The Primary Youth Counsellor (PYC) will work as part of a Full Time Attendance Program (FTAP) team to provide intensive substance use recovery and education-based programming to adjudicated male youth ages 13 to 18 years old in a staff supported resource. In this alternative to custody program, the PYC intervenes with youth at an integral time in their lives, having a dramatic and positive impact on their life trajectory. The PYC provides programming and services to reduce youth exposure to harm or risk while increasing their personal safety and independence. The PYC promotes participant rights, safety, dignity, respect, self-esteem, and privacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 2-3 adjudicated youth from intake to follow-up as assigned including comprehensive assessment, service planning and collaborative case management
• Implement and participate in a day-program that combines; academics, individual and group counseling, substance use counseling and education, experiential life skills development, community based recreational activities, employment preparation and independent living readiness education
• Provide supervision and support to youth in all aspects of the FTAP including detox and stabilization at the staffed supported residence
• Support youth to participate in the development and implementation of individualized short-term goals
• Utilize appropriate crisis management strategies in the event of a crisis
• Engage youth and their family in transition planning
• Provide support to and engagement with the youths contracted care family in alignment with the youths service plan
• Perform daily housekeeping and meal preparation duties
• Work collaboratively with Youth Probation Officer, Youth Forensic Services, MCFD and other professionals, as appropriate

Desired Qualifications

• Diploma in Criminal Justice, Child and Youth Care and Social Work or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• 1-year experience supporting 13-19-year-old youth with problematic substance use and providing crisis support to youth and families
• Proven knowledge of trauma-informed practices demonstrated through education, certification, or practical application
• Current First Aid certification and CPR C
• Current Class 5 Drivers license, clear drivers abstract and reliable transportation

To Apply

• Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating which position you are applying for and clearly demonstrating how your experience and qualifications relate to this position
• In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line “Opportunity Changes Everything”
• We thank all who apply. In align with our mission, we strive to create safe, supportive places and welcome all to apply.

This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership.

Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and lets discuss options! Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org

In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization

BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, Tsou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scianew people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a current Class 5 Drivers License, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Information :

• Company : BGC South Vancouver Island
• Position : Primary Youth Counsellor
• Location : Victoria, BC
• Country : CA