Youth and Family Counsellor

This is a temporary position covering a maternity leave. The successful applicant will work the remainder of this school year, break for July and August then return for the 2019-2020 school year, September 3rd 2019 to June 26th, 2020. Term, hours, and salary: June 10th - 28th 2019: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Hours to be set in consultation with the Principal. $24.00 - $24.90 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. September 3rd 2019 - June 26th 2020: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Monday - Thursday 8:30am-3pm, Friday 8:35am-12:35pm, subject to consultation with the Principal $27.50 - $30.50 per hour, dependent on education and experience. Vacation: This position receives paid vacation time during Winter and Spring breaks (4 weeks) and takes an unpaid break for July and August. Benefits: Eligible for extended benefits after 3 months (70% paid by employer) RRSP: Eligible for matching RRSP contributions after 3 months (up to 3% of gross pay) Responsibilities -Assess the individual needs of children/youth/family in the areas of family capacity, emotional stability, school functioning, peer relations and community profile. -Manage a caseload determined through partnership with Vic West Elementary School. -In collaboration with children/youth/family, develop a service plan that responds to their needs -On-going consultation and liaison with administration, teaching staff, community professionals, and the family -Be an advocate for and support, consistent with the outcome goals, students and their families -Refer children and their families to community resources Qualifications The successful applicant: -Will possess a degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work (or equivalent), with related experience working with vulnerable youth and their families. -Will have the means and ability to do outreach to students and families -Will have a clear Criminal Record and Abuse registry check. -Be expected to join the South Vancouver Island School Based Youth & Family Counsellors Association.