School-Based Concurrent Counsellor

Who We Are:

arc programs exists to create thriving communities, free of systemic barriers and full of belonging, equity, and hope. We have a bold vision to ensure everyone in our communities feels connected and cared for and are excited to be expanding our team to help us accelerate our impact!

We're Hiring!

We are now accepting applications for a new, Full-Time Concurrent Counsellor
to join our School-Based Concurrent Program.
The School-Based Concurrent Program helps youth to improve their mental health, and to develop a healthy lifestyle without reliance on substance use.

The successful candidate will collaborate with School District 23 to provide counseling services to youth attending an alternate programs school within the school district.

Hours / Schedule:

• Full-Time, Permanent, 36-hour position

Services will be provided in the school setting and in the community. Please be aware that this is a year-round position operating during school hours.

Responsibilities:

Counsellors must be able to apply a range of treatment modalities, which will vary based on the specific needs, and level / intensity of the service required.

The specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Completing mental health and substance use assessments.
• Creating and implementing treatment plans.
• Working in consultation with school-based teams and collateral professionals.
• Providing education and engaging in community planning activities.
• Other tasks as described in the job description for this position.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A masters-level degree in a relevant discipline (MSW, MA in Counselling or Psychology, etc.) is preferred.
• Candidates with a bachelors-level degree and extensive (i.e.: 3+ years) mental health and / or substance misuse counselling experience will be considered.
• Knowledge and experience in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and treatment is a strong asset.

To be successful in your role, you’ll also need:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills.
• Be detail-oriented, organized and efficient.
• Be skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects, assignments and tasks requested from multiple sources.
• Be capable of working independently, and frequently under pressure.

Other Requirements:

Given the nature of our work, please note that all shortlisted candidates:

• Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.
  
  

Wage / Benefits:

$ 35.25 – $ 36.75 based on relevant experience and education.

Upon successful completion of a trial period, this position is eligible for a full benefit package (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP or TFSA contributions); as well as accrued vacation and sick time at 5.8% - above BC Employment Standards!

Why we’re an employer of choice!

Like most in the social services sector, arc programs is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and ensure everyone on the team demonstrates cultural safety and sensitivity of all populations we serve.

But we believe there’s more to our work culture that promotes high levels of employee satisfaction and retention…

We are inclusive.

We use an anti-oppressive lens to inform our work with folx of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, religions, and other oppressions to enhance our approach to equality.

We are ever evolving.

We recruit and retain highly skilled staff and support their development through training, education, research, best practices, and innovation.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, utilizing a two-eyed seeing approach – incorporating the strengths of western knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge: ways of knowing, doing and being – while engaging meaningfully with the provincial community social services sector, Indigenous communities, and agencies.

Discover more about our agency services and work culture at arcprograms.com.

If you feel a connection to our values and work, we’d love to hear from you!

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We appreciate your interest, but kindly note that due to the high number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We acknowledge that arc programs is situated in the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Syilx peoples in the Okanagan and the Secwe̓pemc, Ktunaxa and Sinixt people in the West Kootenay region. We also acknowledge the Métis and Inuit peoples who reside on the various traditional territories across BC.