child and youth counsellor
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Child & Youth Counsellor
Posted on April 15, 2024
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North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre
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*Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor (Port McNeill) *
This 35 hour per week provides individual or group counselling for children and youth between the ages of 4-18 years who may be experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, difficulties with family or peer relationships or social behavior. As an important part of our counselling team, the successful candidate will also provide client assessment, case management and referral services for young people accessing counselling services. Drop in counselling and crisis response may also be required when necessary. This is an expansion of our current counselling team.
Duties may include developing and delivering public awareness/information sessions and educational support materials on relevant topics. The successful candidate will maintain positive relationships with other service providers, schools and our agency team. It is critical that the successful candidate be able to demonstrate ethical thinking, have knowledge of trauma informed practice, respecting the diversity of our North Island community.
*Required Qualifications:*
A degree in Counselling or related field, and/or an appropriate combination of education and training is required. Should have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the area of child and youth development and mental health as well as experience working with young people between the ages of 4 and 18 years. Preference may be given to applicants who have a minimum of two years? experience in providing direct counselling with children and youth. Other assets for consideration may include art and play therapy experience; training in trauma informed practice; knowledge of Indigenous culture; and experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
A valid driver?s license and own vehicle, as well as a successful completion of a criminal record check are required. As a member of our team you will receive an excellent benefits package and work in a very positive supportive and flexible environment. Although this position will be based in Port McNeill, travel may be required throughout the North Island.
*Wage Range: $70,000/annually Closing Date: May 3, 2024*
Please email resume and cover letter to: (Subject Line should read: CYMH Counsellor Resume)
*Nicki Ranger, Executive Director*
*7095 Beverley Parnham Way; Box 2446*
*Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 *
*(250) 949-8333*
*nickir@nicccs.org*
www.nicccs.org
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Flexible schedule
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Retention bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
* working with children and youth: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-05-03
Expected start date: 2024-05-15
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LocationPort Hardy, BC
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Salary$70,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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