Family Preservation Support Counsellor
Family Preservation Support Counsellor
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Family Preservation & Support Counsellor
Job Title:Family Preservation & Support Counsellor
Location: Sechelt/Gibsons Inoffice
Employment Type: Fulltime 35 hours/week
Compensation: $39.49 $41.46
About Community Services
Since 1974 Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care dedication and adaptability we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas:Community Action and Engagement Together Against Violence Child and Family Counselling and Family Youth and Childrens Services.
Guided by our core valuessocial justice interdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionate valuesdriven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The Family Preservation & Support Counsellor provides brief homebased interventions to prevent child outofhome placements and reduce the risk of child maltreatment. This role focuses on strengthening and preserving families by addressing crises and challenges that threaten family stability child safety or wellbeing. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention relationship building problem identification emotional support and developing actionable plans. Services may also involve therapeutic family violence interventions and support for family service plans. The Counsellor uses a strengthbased approach and reports to the Lead of the Child and Family Counselling Team.
What Youll Do
- Creating a safe space for counseling individuals families or groups assessing client needs and developing SMART goalsbased treatment plans with attention to risk factors safety and cultural competency especially for Indigenous families.
- Building trust and rapport with clients collaborating with family members care providers and other community resources while making appropriate referrals to enhance support.
- Keeping accurate client records and files adhering to program guidelines and SCCSS policies and participating in team meetings clinical supervision and feedback sessions.
- Coordinating with the Program Lead to set standards track progress and fulfill reporting and compliance requirements including legal contractual and accreditation standards.
- Collaborating with other SCCSS programs and community agencies to enhance service delivery reduce barriers and stay informed about local demographic and socioeconomic factors.
- Supporting the SCCSS mission vision and values by participating in organizational initiatives staying updated on programs and services and assisting in training students and volunteers.
- Performing additional duties as needed to ensure effective program and organizational operations.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in social work or a related human services field with at least 2 years of postdegree experience in family and childrens services.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Local Provincial and Federal legislation and an understanding of traumainformed antioppressive approaches to family systems.
- Knowledge of abuse dynamics parenting challenges mental health addiction issues and the impacts of colonization and Residential Schools on Indigenous communities.
- Experience with nonviolent crisis intervention for individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Proven ability to work effectively nonjudgmentally and collaboratively with diverse backgrounds across cultural ethnic and socioeconomic spectrums.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills with the ability to prioritize and collaborate with internal programs and community partners.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector is an asset.
Why Additional Information
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle for meetings and events across the Coast.
- Successful completion of a criminal records check
- Ability to assist families with life skills in their homes that may require moderate lifting and/or moving.
- Ability to lift babies and children up to 50 pounds and take in and out of car seats
Join Our Team
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation:We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Employer covers 100 of health benefits and 75 of longterm disability premiums.
- Secure Your Future:Enjoy employer contributions to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
- Generous Vacation Time:Start with 3 weeks in your first year increasing to 4 weeks in your second year.
- Wellness and Flexibility:Receive special leave annually for wellness personal needs and more.
- Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities for growth.
- Community Impact:Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection:Participate in our annual OffSite Team Building Day with fun engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.
How to Apply
Please provide your resume as part of your application for this role. Visit our career page for more opportunities.
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process please contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
