Full-Time

Child And Youth Counsellor

Posted on Jul 12

Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family And Community Services Society

Kamloops, BC

Screening questions

What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits Team building opportunities

Long term benefits Life insurance; Pension plan

Financial benefits As per collective agreement

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure; Large caseload

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Work Setting

Community service organization; Social service or charity agency

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Other Languages Michif; Cree

Specific Skills

Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment; Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them; Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals; Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems; Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions; Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives; Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports; Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Financial benefits As per collective agreement

Long term benefits Life insurance, Pension plan

Other benefits Team building opportunities

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English

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