Company:
Campbell River Family Services Society
Details:
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.
Salary Rate: wage per current collective agreement – $33.83 - $41.32 per hour, paraprofessional grid 14, step 1
Hours per week: 28 hours per week
Schedule: to be determined with Executive Director
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications & Experience required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social service field; and
• Two years recent related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Other Details:
• A vehicle is required for the performance of duties.
• Completion of a criminal record check.
• This position requires union membership.
How to apply:
Apply by October 26, 2021, including (cover letter, resume and 3 references) to:
Dawn Hamilton, Executive Director
E-mail: dawn.hamilton@crfs.ca
Mail: 487-10 Avenue, Campbell River, BC, V9W4E4