Family Counsellor – Project Parent Fraser South

**JOB OPPORTUNITY: Family Counsellor – Project Parent Fraser South** **Family Counsellor – Project Parent Fraser South.** Competition #59-26 **About Our Opportunity** ========================= This permanent full time role will provide counselling, parent-education and support to families and children (birth – 15 years) referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). This position provides linkage between the family, the community, MCFD and other professional services. This person reports to the Program Manager of Project Parent Fraser South. The position is located at FSGV’s Surrey (Guildford) office. Fluency in written and spoken English required. **We Value You- Benefits:** * Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance * Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff \* entitlement increases from there * Three paid household leave days a year * Two paid Wellness Days a year * Paid sick days * Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff * Five paid days for education leave/year * One paid Moving Day/year * Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable) * Referral bonus program * Milestone celebrations * On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns * Safe and Respectful Work Environment * Opportunities for Growth * Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth * A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity **Health and Wellness Resources:** * Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months. * Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs * Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year) * Employee Assistance Plan * Long Term Disability Plan * Insurance, Travel insurance, ++ **Pension:** Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees **Work Hours:** 35 hours per week Full-time ((Monday –Friday), ability to work some evenings) **Salary:** Grade 13 Step 1 $37.89 **Location** Work in the culturally diverse city of Surrey and surrounding communities of Delta, White Rock and Langley. **What do you need to succeed?** ================================ **Education, Training, Experience** * Family counsellor will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a social science (e.g. MSW/MA/MEd in counselling psychology) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children ages birth - 15 years **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** * Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures. * An understanding of integrated case management/wrap-around services delivery. * Working knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with families. * In-depth knowledge of child abuse dynamics. * Excellent crisis intervention skills * Excellent verbal (including telephone and in-person) and written communication skills (including the ability to write assessment reports). * Ability to work with f