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
2/25/2025

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) and works with youth in British Columbia with significant psychiatric and behavioural difficulties, ages 12 to 17, as well as youth found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of a Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or unfit to stand trial. Additional services include community consultation service, training/capacity building opportunities and ongoing sharing of current literature. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus.

On-site programs operate 24/7 providing a period of clinical evaluation, stabilization, intervention and follow-up in a structured setting as well as support for families/caregivers and the development of a plan of care. Program areas operate with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and childcare counsellors.

Community programs are similarly configured but delivered within the home community. Constellation of services offered include medical/psychiatric evaluation; multi-disciplinary assessment and plans of care; family therapy, education and support; educational opportunities through Burnaby School District; vocational, recreational and social interactive experiences; on-going outreach and respite services; on-going program evaluation.

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 AND 1 year of *related experience; OR
• Diploma in Social Work or other human services field AND 3 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.

*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) 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 may be multiple positions available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
The Maples operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Successful applicants will be required to work: Day shifts (7:00am-15:17pm, 7:45am-16:02, 8:30-16:45), evening shifts (15:00-23:17, 16:00-24:00), weekends (7:30-19:30, 19:30-7:30), midnights (22:45-08:00), holidays, and a variety of shifts patterns.
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
Education Services, Social Services