Details:
The coordinator provides planning, assistance, skill building, counselling, service co-ordination, and other supports to youth who are residing in a John Howard residential facility. The focus is on assisting these youth to become independent and self-sufficient by addressing shelter, employment, education, and life skills needs. The coordinator will work with youth, referring worker, families, and others as appropriate, to assess needs and develop a comprehensive plan to assist the youth to achieve his/her independent living goals. The coordinator will work flexible hours to provide evening and weekend support and supervision of the housing program. The coordinator may also be responsible for managing and maintaining the physical structures of the housing facility.
Salary Rate: Please note that a tentative agreement has been reached to renew our Collective Agreement. Effective April 1, 2023, the wage for this position is estimated to be $37.12 (Step 1) - $45.28 (Step 4), Paraprofessional Grid 14. Wage will be verified upon hiring.
Schedule: To be determined with Manager.
Hours per week: 35
Qualifications & Experience:
Education/ Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
At least two years’ experience working with high-risk youth in a counselling or other helping capacity, which should include:
Experience planning and leading counselling or support groups.
Knowledge and experience with life skills education and coaching.
Demonstrated ability to use basic counselling techniques and approaches.
Knowledge and experience in maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and other basic counselling ethics.
For full details please visit www.jhsni.bc.ca/opportunities/employment/comoxvalley/JH381