Island Health
Child & Youth Counsellor - Victoria Hospice
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work or Child and Youth Care; and
- Two (2) years' recent, relevant experience in bereavement counselling, and two (2) years' experience providing counselling to children and youth; and
- Current registration and licensing with a regulatory body, for example, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC); and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
An equivalent combination of training, and experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to apply the philosophy of anticipatory grief support, and bereavement care in counselling.
- Ability to work effectively and supportively with children, youth, and families, one on one, and in groups
- Ability to deal effectively with others including families, colleagues, and relevant outside agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively bo...