Family Enhancement Counsellor - Surrey, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

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Surrey, Canada

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FAMILY ENHANCEMENT COUNSELLOR

Posting Requisition _22206 _
Program _Family Enhancement _

Program _

Job Type _Temporary, Full -Time (2 _
Location _Surrey, BC _
- vacancies) until December _

2023 with a possibility of _

- extension _

Hours of work _35 hours per week _
Closing Date _Open Until FilledOptions Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White

Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,

businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the

community.

The Family Enhancement Program (FEP) increases the parenting capacity of Ministry of Children and Family

Development (MCFD) referred families, decreasing the potential of their children entering the care of the Ministry.

Services and supports are required to promote family well-being and support family transitions, including

reunifications. This will be addressed by assisting parents and caregivers in finding ways to meet the physical,

emotional and developmental needs of their children to enhance safety and well-being.

Working alongside two clinical counsellors, the Outreach Counsellor will help to resolve crises, provide lay counselling

and psychoeducation, connection to community supports, advocacy, and referrals as required in order to increase the

family's capacity to reduce identified child-protection risks, and increase self-sustainability and stability. Services may

also include Supportive Visitation between parents and children in the care of MCFD. Services are provided in the family's

home, in office, or in other community settings (COVID-19 Health & Safety protocols).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Adhere to the policies, procedures and standards of Options Community Services Society (OCS).
Provide individual, couple and/or family support, lay counselling and psychoeducation consistent with

identified goals.

Work in collaboration with client, MCFD, and the Clinical Counsellor to establish goals that are relevant, clear

and concrete.

Utilize a crisis intervention approach where necessary and respond to clients' needs.
Work from a traumainformed, attachmentbased, and strengthbased perspective utilizing evidencebased

tools in counselling work.

Maintain an up to date knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate referrals to clients to meet

their needs.

Participate in Integrated Case Management as needed, including transition and discharge planning.
Maintain client and service records in accordance with MCFD requirements, COA standards and agency policy.
Increase informal and natural support networks and community connectedness.
Arrange for extended family member involvement if appropriate.
Possess a willingness to learn more about, and show respect for, the clients' worldview, belief systems and

means of problem solving in order to collaboratively develop and sustain culturally sensitive and agile support.

_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: 22-Dec-19

**We're Hiring

QUALIFICATIONS
**Education, Training, and Experience: - Bachelor's Degree (e.g., Psychology, Sociology) or a related field or a minimum of two (2) years recent related

experience with vulnerable population. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to an appropriately insured personal vehicle for work purposes.
First Aid Level 1 CPR-C is a requirement.
Experience with home visiting.
Experience providing emotional support, advocacy, and practical information on parenting, which may include

life-skills training, parenting skills, child development, family communication, stress management,
interpersonal skills, family functioning, household management, and/or effects and issues for families related
to intimate partner violence.

The ability to communicate in a second language.

**Knowledge: **- Broad knowledge of family-systems, trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, behaviour management

theory, child/family development, grief and loss, substance use, and mental health issues.

**Skills and Abilities: - Positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a professional dynamic team.
Required to conduct oneself in a professional manner, upholding the ethical standards of OCS.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to reflect on and improve professional skills.
Crisis Line experience is an asset

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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