CHLDCC 18R – Child Care Counsellor

Posting Title
CHLDCC 18R – Child Care Counsellor

Position Classification
Child Care Counsellor R18

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$64,123.59 – $72,674.35 annually

Close Date
11/1/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre

Job Summary

The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre (Maples) provides specialized community programs as well as live-in treatment services (serving the entire province). Through its programs and services, the Maples supports families, caregivers and communities in caring for and treating young people with severe and enduring mental health and behavioural difficulties. The Maples also provides services for young people Unfit to Stand Trial, or found Not Criminally Responsible Due to a Mental Disorder. Maples programs include comprehensive care plan services, care plan consultant services, community based services, respite services and live-in services wherein a young person due to the severity of their challenges.

The Role
Under the supervision of a Child Care Counsellor N21 or Nurse 5, the Child Care Counsellor N18, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for providing assessment, care planning, treatment, discharge and community services for severely thought disordered or conduct disordered youths admitted to the Centre, in accordance with established principles and guidelines of practice; to perform various administrative duties which support program objectives; and to perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services field; OR
• Diploma in Social Work or other human services field AND 2 years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
  • Human Services fields include : social work, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, education, child and youth care, and psychiatric nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
• Must be willing to work with families and youth facing strong emotional challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive or abused clients and hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience with gathering, assessing, and writing reports.
• Experience with counselling adolescents individually, and in group settings.
• Experience working with youth or in a related setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services fields (see above).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who have experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Crystal.Lai@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There are multiple full time regular positions available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Social Services