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This position is Located in Vanderhoof, BC and will require relocation
Youth Justice Counsellor _ # 2023-032 _
Location: Based in Vanderhoof, Serving Northern Region as needed.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs/wk: Client services will be provided on a flexible basis which may include evening & weekends.
Vacancies : 1 Position Available
Closing Date: Until Filled
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Salary: Youth Justice Counsellor:$41.78 – $51.14/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 16P)
Job Summary
Youth Justice Counsellor: Assesses, treats, and counsels youth who have been sentenced under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and who are conditionally released to the areas of Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Burns Lake, and within the Northern Region as needed. Service provision includes direct treatment intervention through individual, group and family counselling sessions using a variety of therapeutic counseling techniques. Indirect service includes consultation with Youth Probation Officers, Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services, schools, social workers, caregivers, and collateral contacts.
Qualifications & Experience
A Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor degree considered in Human/Social Services related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years recent related experience
Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status and lifestyle diversity. Must be non-judgmental
Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture
Well-developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills
Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases)
Required
Valid class 5 driver’s license & satisfactory drivers abstract
Criminal Record Check clearance
COVID19 Fully Vaccinated (2 shots) required
This position requires union membership
Our Commitment To You
We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more
Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $41.78-$51.14 per hour
Benefits
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement
French not required
Schedule
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s)
This position is located in Vanderhoof, BC and will require you to commute or relocate, is this something you are prepared to do?
Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Experience
Therapists & Counsellors: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification
Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2022-07-11