Considering a move to the fabulous Sunshine Coast of British Columbia? Looking for employment opportunities to make a difference?
Youth & Family Powell River is a thriving non-profit on the beautiful West Coast of BC. Our coastal town on the Salish Sea is nestled among cedar forests, coastal mountains, and freshwater lakes. We are a short 20 minute flight to Vancouver, BC or you can travel by ferry and watch the whales along the way. We offer competitive wages and benefits, a supportive work team, and creative environment. Join us as we grow!
Current Opportunities:
Family Enhancement Counsellors
Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society is growing! Come and join our team. Powell River has recently been chosen as a Foundry BC location with Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society being the lead agency in establishing a Foundry in this community. We are seeking dedicated, compassionate people to work as Family Enhancement Counsellors. We are offering both full and part-time on-site positions. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package and a great team of people to work with.
Duties: Provide counselling, support, information, and group parent training programs to youth and/or families experiencing difficulties. Service is delivered primarily in community settings and client homes and will require flexible hours.
Qualifications: Minimum education requirement of BA in related field (eg. Social Work, Child & Youth Care). Strong training and experience in the following areas: family preservation & reunification programs, family dynamics, parent training and parenting techniques, counselling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, early child and adolescent development, teaching, and communication. Experience demonstrating excellent intervention skills; satisfactory criminal record check; vehicle required.
Please send a resume and a detailed covering letter addressing your experience in, and suitability for the full position description found on our website: http://www.youthandfamily.ca/ to: csinkewicz@youthandfamily.ca by 4 pm, October 5th, 2023. Please ensure your letter addresses in writing the full position description to be considered for this role. It is recommended that applicants familiarize themselves with the organization and our work, reviewing the website with intention.
Family Enhancement Counsellor Job Description Sept 2023
We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only contact those who best meet the requisite skills, experience, and qualifications.
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Previous Postings:
Summer Students
Looking for 2 students to help facilitate fun activities and games for children at our “Let’s Engage” Early Years Summer Program. 6-10 hours per week (Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, plus special events and training). Hourly pay $16.75. Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with children, and why you would be a great fit, to:
Tricia McTaggart – tmctaggart@youthandfamily.ca
The deadline to apply is June 15th. We thank you for your interest. Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Executive Director Youth & Family Powell River 2023
The Board of Directors of Youth & Family Powell River is seeking a new Executive Director, following the retirement of the current Executive Director who has been with the organization for 15 years. This role is full-time, on-site in Powell River. We offer a competitive wages and benefits package, a great team of people to work with, and a beautiful community to call home.
Please send a resume and a detailed covering letter addressing your experience in, and suitability for championing, each of the areas outlined in the full position description below to: board@youthandfamily.ca by 5 pm, May 15, 2023, with “EXECUTIVE Director 2023” in the subject line. Please ensure your letter addresses in writing the full position description in order to be considered for this role. It is recommended that applicants familiarize themselves with the organization and our work, reviewing the website with intention.
We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only contact those who best meet the requisite skills, experience, and qualifications.
Full Position Description:
Executive Director Youth and Family Services 2023
Youth Resource Centre Co-Facilitator
