Shift Counsellor Trauma Informed Care

Position: Shift Counsellor for Trauma Informed Care
Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver as a Shift Counsellor focused on trauma-informed care. Support individuals through therapeutic counselling to prevent radicalization and enhance community connection.

In this position, you will manage a caseload while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. A strong emphasis on individualized assessments and culturally competent practices is vital.

Your role will contribute to creating safe and impactful interventions for at-risk participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments and create tailored safety plans

• Provide therapeutic counselling using evidence-based frameworks

• Lead case coordination including interdisciplinary discussions

• Engage culturally with participants while applying anti-oppressive practices

• Maintain accurate documentation of all services provided

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Counselling or Social Work)

• Minimum of three years in counselling traumatized individuals

• Training in somatic therapies and expressive arts

• Experience with crisis management and collaborative planning

• Deep understanding of neurobiology related to trauma

Leverage your clinical skills at FSGV to support individuals in transforming their lives through the Shift BC program.