Program Lead Family and Childrens Counselling
Program Lead Family and Childrens Counselling
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Program Lead Family and Childrens Counselling
Job Title: ProgramLead Family and Childrens Counselling
Location: Sechelt/Gibsons
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent 35 hr/week)
About Community Services
Since 1974 Sunshine Coast Community ServicesSociety has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on theSunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care dedication and adaptability weproudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans fourvital areas: Community Action and Engagement Together AgainstViolence Child and Family Counselling and Family Youth andChildrens Services.
Guided by our core valuessocial justiceinterdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are driven toempower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionatevaluesdriven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives ofothers. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The Program Lead Family and ChildrensCounselling oversees daily operations of the Family and Childrens CounsellingTeam providing strategic leadership and supervision. In collaboration with theFYCS Manager they ensure program goals and deliverables are met. With a strengthbasedantioppressive feministinformed approach the Lead fosters excellence inservice delivery and employee engagement.
The Program Lead reports to the Manager FamilyYouth and Childrens Services.
What Youll Do
- Lead the Counselling Team implementing policiesand fostering a shared vision.
- Establish effective communication within theteam.
- Provide direct services as needed includingintake brief services and supervised visitation.
- Cover active client cases during staffabsences.
- Collaborate with the FYCS Manager and People and Culture team on recruitment training supervision and performance management.
- Ensure service delivery aligns with agencypolicies contracts and compliance requirements.
- Oversee timely entry of client files reports andstatistics.
- Work with leadership to develop standardsaccountability mechanisms and evaluation processes.
- Ensure CARF accreditation compliance throughreports audits and evaluations.
- Assist in preparing and managing programbudgets.
- Adhere to safety protocols and work safestandards.
- Maintain strong relationships with programstakeholders and community partners.
- Facilitate case management peer supervision riskassessment and professional development.
- Stay informed about SCCSS programs to enhancecollaboration.
- Support funding proposals and identify new fundingopportunities.
What You Bring
- Postsecondary degree in Social Work ClinicalCounselling Psychology or a related field.
- Minimum of two years experience in programdelivery with families and youth and a strong understanding of relevant issuesand client populations.
- Program management experience with demonstratedleadership and supervisory skills.
- Knowledge of Local Provincial and Federallegislation and regulations relevant to the role.
- Proficient in financial systems includingmaintaining balanced budgets and expenditures.
- Proven ability to foster strong teamrelationships.
- Competent computer skills including managingonline databases Microsoft Office and virtual platforms like MS Teams.
- Experience working respectfully andnonjudgmentally with clients from diverse cultures ethnicities andsocioeconomic backgrounds.
- Understanding of the impacts of colonization andresidential schools on Indigenous peoples.
- Knowledge of violence dynamics affectingmarginalized individuals.
- Experience with nonviolent crisis interventionparticularly with those facing mental health challenges.
- Ability to apply an antioppressive lens andfeminist analysis to issues of gender violence affecting children women andtrans individuals.
- Traumainformed approach to practice.
- Strong communication organization and conflictresolution skills with the ability to prioritize and act on key issues.
- Collaborative approach across programs and withcommunity partners.
- Nonprofit sector experience is an asset.
Why 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 disabilitypremiums.
- 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 secondyear.
- 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 forgrowth.
- Community Impact:Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection:Participate in our annual OffSite Team Building Day with fun engagingactivities that foster collaboration and connection.
Additional information
- A Class 5 drivers license is required to travelto different sites or meetings.
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance is requiredfor working with vulnerable populations.
- This is an inoffice position
How to Apply
Please include your resume and cover letter aspart of your application.
We are committed to ensuring our applicationprocess is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations duringany part of the application process please contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and donot discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origingender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disabilitystatus.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
