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child and family counsellor

Title posted on indeed.com - Child & Family Counsellor

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details Campbell River Family Services Society

Job details

*Job Overview* Reporting to the Team Leader, the Child & Family Counsellor provides services to children, youth, and their parents/caregivers. These services include assessing client problems, developing and implementing counselling plans, planning and conducting individual and/or group counselling sessions using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques, providing skill building in problem areas and providing case management services. *Key Duties and Responsibilities* * Gathers information relevant to clients? problems by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers and using a variety of inventories, checklists, and questionnaires. Conducts structured analyses of the information gathered to provide an assessment of clients? problems. * Develops and implements counselling plans and interventions using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques drawn from theoretical frameworks such as family systems, solution-focused, narrative, psycho-dynamic group work, and advanced group counselling techniques to resolve the assessed problems. * Monitors clients? progress and provides follow-up planning. * Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling plans, report clients? progress and discuss case management and related concerns with therapists, social workers, peers, or other professionals. * Provides case management services and consultation to other service providers. Provides information on and refers clients to other community service providers, resources or professionals as required. * Provides skill building in the areas of parenting skills, anger management or self-management skills. * Maintains related records and statistics and provides reports to the supervisor as required. * Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals or school personnel as required. * Performs other related duties as required. *Abilities, Skills & Knowledge* * Well-developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills * Good organization, time, and general management skills * Knowledge of group process and facilitation skills * Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the field * Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client *Qualifications* * Bachelor?s degree in a related human/social service field * Two (2) years of recent related experience *Additional Information* * This position requires you to work in a stressful environment, on an outreach basis, outside the organization?s facilities. The worker often deals with clients in crisis situations. * Managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position. * The worker may be required to work outside normal office hours, depending upon the availability of the client. * A vehicle and valid driver's license are required for the performance of duties. * A criminal record check is required. * Union membership is a requirement of this position. * All JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on the number of hours worked. * This position is open to applicants of all genders. *Application* Please apply with a cover letter, resume and 3 references. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $40.03-$50.59 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Paid time off * Vision care Work Location: In person