• Part Time

• Year Round

• Health & Wellness

The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) Counsellor is responsible for providing counselling to children and youth who have been sexually abused in the Elk Valley. Typically, the SAIP counsellor helps by providing psycho-educational services, a space for clients process traumatic events, and where appropriate, helping the family members and caregivers to respond to difficult child/youth behaviours. The SAIP program aims to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in the counselling process, reduce stigma, and develop healthy connections within the client’s life. The counsellor may also provide assessment and treatment for children and their families under 12 years of age who have sexual behaviour problems. Where possible the program offers preventative presentations at schools and community groups in the Elk Valley and South Country.

Job Highlights:

• Flexible scheduling including work days and location
• Paid sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Spending Account
• Paid clinical supervision
• Supportive work environment with a strong team of helping professionals
• CARF accredited counselling program

Work Hours: Permanent part-time, 20 hours per week

Salary: based on experience, range between $34-38/hour

Location: With the opportunity to be hybrid, the position is currently based out of beautiful Fernie BC, providing support to families in the Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis also known as the Elk Valley and South Country. The region boasts some of the most spectacular mountain vistas, with world class adventures for everyone including: skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, mountain biking hunting, fly fishing, boating, art and culture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant Master’s degree (Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Counselling Psychology) preferred
• At least 2 years relevant counselling experience.
• Registration with a regulatory body preferred, does not need to be BC based registration.
• Ability to work with families within a client-centred, strength-based approach.
• Emergency first aid with CPR B.
• Vulnerable sector check.
• Reliable vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build safe and supportive environment for clients
• Undertake intake assessments from a trauma-informed perspective
• Develop treatment plans
• Work in collaboration with clients to monitor and evaluate treatment plans
• Provide individual therapy to children and youth who have been sexually abused, and where appropriate, provide services to their caregivers
• Utilize a variety of specialized treatment modalities and therapies for clients
• Approach therapy from a culture-infused perspective
• Provide crisis intervention services when necessary
• Complete risk assessments and takes appropriate action in accordance with agency policy, provincial legislation, and professional code of ethics
• Work collaboratively with clients to develop safety plans
• Maintain appropriate clinical, client, and administrative records
• Maintain and manage client waitlist when required
• Collate statistics and provide reports on service delivery
• Provide information and promote the program to the public through information sessions and groups
• Consult/liaise with Columbia Basin Family Resource Society staff as necessary
• Consult/liaise with Ministry of Children and Family Development staff, community agencies, schools, and hospitals as necessary

Position Start Date: Immediately

Apply To: info@cbfrs.com 1592 10^th Ave, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; PO Box 2054 Fernie BC V0B 1M0

Posting will remain open until filled.

About Us: The Columbia Basin Family Resource Society has been providing support, guidance, empowerment, and education to families in the Elk Valley since 2002. Recognizing that all families need support, our team of support workers, group facilitators, and counsellors who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth and adults with support needs, families and children impacted by trauma, survivors of domestic violence, neurodiverse and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize hiring people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks. Should you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.