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JOB OPPORTUNITY: EFAP Counsellor
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EFAP Counsellor – Competition #3-22

Do you have a gift for building rapport in highly emotional situations?
Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your clinical skills?
Would you thrive in a fast-paced team environment where the details matter?

JOIN US!

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FSEAP)
Family Services Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP) provides clinical counselling services to employees of client organizations who may be experiencing problems in their personal, family, or work lives. In addition, the program provides a variety of organizational services to its corporate clients, including workplace consulting and training, and critical incident stress management responses. As a social enterprise of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), FSEAP is a fee-generating business, with all of its profits going to support the larger work of FSGV and the Greater Vancouver community.
HERE’S WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
The EFAP counsellor will provide clinical assessment, referral, and short-term counselling services to employees and family members, and as a member of Family Services’ EAP team, participate in program planning, development, and evaluation.

WHAT YOU BRING
Education:

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Professional Registration:

• Membership in a professional registering body required (e.g., RCC, RSW, RPsych, etc)

Experience:

• At least five years of post-graduate clinical experience (or 2500 hours clinical experience), 1-2 years in the EAP field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Superior clinical skills, including significant understanding of mental health and substance abuse issues and short-term, solution-focused treatment approaches
• Superior case management skills, including knowledge of community resources and ability to assist clients to effectively access, utilize, and benefit from those resources
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage professional clinical records
• Proficiency in communication and team-building
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a professional team
• Ability to maintain community relationships

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be registered with a professional body in the province of BC
• Successful completion of criminal record check
• Proof of* Covid-19 *vaccination status will be required

YOUR KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Counselling Services

• Conduct a biopsychosocial assessment of clients
• Collaboratively develop SMART goals and service plans with clients
• Provide short-term counselling services within a brief treatment, solution-focused clinical framework
• Refer and bridge clients to community resources for specialized or intensive services
• Provide effective case management and follow-up to ensure progress toward clinical goals

Other Responsibilities

• Deliver health and wellness seminars and workshops to employees of customer organizations
• Assist in program planning, development, and evaluation
• Provide CIR consultation, assessment and response as required

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

FSEAP offers purposeful careers, serving the most vulnerable members of our community. This role offers you the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community. We provide a comprehensive compensation package, with pension and generous extended health benefits for our regular staff.

FSGV provides a comprehensive compensation package, with pension and generous extended health benefits for our regular staff.

Benefits:
Flexible scheduling
Starting at three weeks’ vacation for full time staff (pro-rated for part-time) and growing to more +
Possibility of remote work/ hybrid work (ie 2 days in office and 3 days work from home)
Three (3) paid household leave days a year
One paid Wellness Day a year
Paid sick pay (if applicable)
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity[KL1]
Two and a half paid Agency days for full time staff (pro-rated for part-time)

Health and Welfare benefits (if applicable):
Generous group health/dental benefits after 3 months.
Three flex options for health/dental coverage depending on the coverage you need
Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long Term Disability Plan
Group Life Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension:
Pension plan enrollment after 12 months

FSEAP supports career development and training for staff to reach their potential, offering mentorship and professional advancement in a supportive environment. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, wellness and a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that values diversity and respect for all.

Work Hours: 28 hours a week with benefits (includes 2 evenings and/or weekend shift)
Salary: GS 12 Step 1 $1,812.16 gross bi-weekly
Location: Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster and working remotely (2 days in the office and 2 days from home)
Post End Date: Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY
If this describes you, please submit your application to us by clicking the "Apply for this Position" button below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #3-22 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to careers@fsgv.ca for follow-up.

FSGV is committed to the principles of diversity. We encourage applications from qualified people of all genders expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities.

**if you are an internal candidate, please indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $3,624.32 per month