Connexus Community Resources Looking for Youth Justice Counsellor at Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

• Youth Justice Counsellor *_*# 2023-032*_
• Location:* Based in Vanderhoof, Serving Northern Region as needed.
• Hours of Work:* 37.5 hrs/week: Client services will be provided on a flexible basis which may include evening & weekends.
• Vacancies*: 1 Position Available
• Posting date: *August 17, 2023
• 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:* 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’s 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
• Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $41.78-$51.14 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application Question(s)

• Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Experience

• counselling: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person