Clinical Consultant, Youth - Victoria, Canada - Quadra Village Community Centre

Quadra Village Community Centre

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title
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Clinical Consultant:

School-Based Youth and Family Counselling

Reports to:
Executive Director

Role:
This position provides clinical supervision and support to a team of 20-25 school-based Youth and Family Counsellors (YFCs). YFCs are based in elementary, middle, and high schools in School District 61.

YFCs provide individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, resource and referral, family counselling, and life skills development to reach the following service objectives:

- support children/youth to succeed in school and or educational/employment programs
- enhance children/youth family and community relationships
- promote children/youth and their families' healthy lifestyle choices
- promote development of students' healthy social relationships

The Clinical Consultant provides in-person and remote case consultation with YFCs, will ensure that services are delivered in a professionally and ethically responsible manner, and will promote ongoing learning and development of the YFC cohort.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and consultation to YFCs in all areas of practice
Provide case consultation to ensure clients' needs are met within the parameters of the service objectives
Provide support for YFCs in crisis management
Identify areas of need for professional development or group learning
Ensure ethical and professional standards are being practiced by all YFCs
Provide coaching, professional competence building, and goalsetting support to YFCs
Provide interpretation of behavior/learning/development/mental health information
Make recommendations for interventions, practice methods, referral, programming, and safety planning
Assisting YFCs to reflect on boundaries, selfcare, wellness, and burnout prevention.
Advancing advocacy for the needs of the students and families in the school system
Build capacity among YFCs to improve their ability to meet service outcomes
Provide guidance to YFCs on records management and reporting
Attend YFC meetings as assigned by Executive Director
Make training and professional development recommendations and coordinating agreed upon training
Report on issues and trends to Executive Directors of Quadra Village Community Centre and Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
To be familiar with and implement QVCC's policies, procedures, and practices, assisting with other related duties when required and approved by the Executive Director

Capabilities:

Superior understanding of Child, Family and Community Services Act, Mental Health Act, BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and other relevant acts and statutes
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
Builds effective relationships with Youth and Family Counselling staff
Superior written and oral communication skills
Selfdirected and proactive
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Strong time management and administrative skills

Education and Experience:

Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)
Minimum three years experience with schoolbased consultation and/or individual/group therapy/counselling is required
Two years experience providing clinical supervision preferred. One year minimum.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the field
Knowledge of issues, trends and legislative requirements related to program responsibilities
Experience working in a school setting
Experience working within schools and with MCFD and Mental Health and Addictions Services
Must be able to provide an acceptable vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check
Hold a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Social Worker, or equivalent designation.

Terms of Employment:

Hours of work: Up to
10 hours per week. Hours are flexible but are often dictated by the needs and schedules of YFCs.
Compensation
:$36.72 an hour
Vacation: Paid Winter and Spring School Breaks. July and August off without pay
Contract Period: September 1 through June 30 each school year. Renewal based on funding levels from School District 6
Office space will be provided as needed
The employer will provide access to a computer, photocopier, printer, and fax machine
The employer will provide a $25 monthly stipend towards a cell phone plan
The Clinical Supervisor must have their own transportation and will be reimbursed for kilometres travelled, at QVCC's rate

Organization Description:

At Quadra Village Community Centre, we are committed to building community and personal capacity.

Our Mission is to work together to nurture community well-being by providing services and programs to meet social, educational, health, employment, environmental and recreational needs of people in our neighbourhood in a safe and welcoming environment.

We offer various programs, outreach, support and drop-ins for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. We collabo