About FVCDC

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux peoples. We are located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city. Our work focuses on child development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff. We envision a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds.

Position Summary

The Clinical Counselor is responsible for all aspects of caseload management using clinically accepted procedures to assess, develop, and implement counseling services, either directly or by training relevant individuals. The role focuses on supporting families to help each client reach their maximum potential. Key responsibilities include screening, assessing, and evaluating client and family needs using a family-centered approach, conducting client interviews to gather case history and identify core concerns, and developing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring therapeutic plans. Additionally, the Clinical Counselor provides follow-up support post-therapy, collaborates with other professionals to determine optimal services, maintains accurate documentation, develops educational and support groups, contributes to program quality improvements, offers consultation, and stays updated with professional knowledge through continuous education and networking.

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology or related field.
• Current registration with BCAC
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience working with children and youth with developmental delays or who have experienced trauma.
  
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work.

What We Provide:

• Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement
• Extended Health, Vision and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Yearly education allowance up to $1000
• Additional learning and development opportunities
  
• Collaborative team environment 
• Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home
• Work cell phone and laptop
• On-site free parking
• Travel mileage reimbursement

Location & Travel:This position will be based in Abbotsford and may require travel to other FVCDC locations in the Fraser Valley, with travel time and mileage covered by the employer.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

“We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services.”

Disclaimer: Please directly apply to career opportunities at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) on our careers page to make sure your application reaches the Hiring Manager. Any job Postings which are not posted on FVCDC career page are not legitimate job opportunities posted by FVCDC. Please note that FVCDC never requests your SIN number and any personal details prior to the onboarding (interview) process.