Campbell River Family Services Society has a vacancy for a Children & Youth with Support Needs Family Enhancement Counsellor. The CYSN Family Enhancement Counsellor provides support and counselling for families and caregivers with children and youth with support needs to address problematic behaviour through assessments, developing behaviour support plans and/or individual plans, and providing a range of support, training, and counselling services. The program utilizes an outreach, community based, family centered service delivery to support families to reduce and replace problematic behaviours and improve functioning in the home, school, social and community settings. Knowledge of special needs diagnosis including autism spectrum, FASD and complex developmental behavioural conditions are required for this position. This position requires home visits and travel and coping with the pressures of dealing with families in crisis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Gathers information relevant to child/youth’s problems by interviewing, observing behaviour and using a variety of inventories, checklists, and questionnaires. Conducts structured analyses of the information to provide an assessment of child/youth’s problems.
· Develop and implement individualized support plans that support improved functioning per the child/youth and family’s needs in the areas of health, safety, education, emotional, social, leisure, interpersonal relationships and other child/youth or family-specific needs.
· Evaluate, in conjunction with the family and MCFD CYSN Social Worker, the effectiveness of the plans and the child/youth’s progress toward targets. Assesses the results of the plans and adjusts as necessary.
· Develops and provides educational training programs for families/caregivers and others in the form of workshops and ongoing educational support.
· Provides liaison with other resources and professionals regarding coordinating services to clients and provides appropriate referrals to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
· Maintains accurate reports and records on clients and provides monthly reports. Ensures all required documentation is complete. Participates in case planning meetings.
· Attends team meetings, agency meetings and inter-agency meetings in the community, as required.
· Performs other related duties as required.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:
· Demonstrated working knowledge of special needs diagnosis, including autism spectrum, FASD, and complex developmental behavioural conditions
· Good organization, time, and general management skills
· Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
· Well-developed interpersonal skills
· Demonstrates experience working as a team member
· Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client
Qualifications & Experience required:
· Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social service field; and
· Two years recent related experience
OTHER DETAILS:
- A valid driver's licence and a vehicle is required for the performance of duties.
- Completion of a criminal record check.
- This position requires union membership.
Salary Rate:
$40.03 – $50.59 – Para-Professional Grid Level 14 – Step 1*
*All JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked
Please apply with a cover letter and resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.03-$50.59 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2021-11-12
Expected start date: 2025-07-07
