Child, Youth and Family Counsellor

Job summary

The counsellor will provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and therapeutic support to families through individualized service plans. They are responsible for case management, skill-building, and collaborating with community professionals to ensure client well-being.

Job details

Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor Date Posted: October 8, 2026 Competition Number: 204-26/27 Location: Oliver, BC BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor for our Integrated Family Development Program in Oliver, BC. In this role, you will support caregivers and families through crisis intervention, advocacy, skill development, and connections to community resources. Working collaboratively with families, you will help create individualized service plans that strengthen family functioning and support the well-being of children and youth. At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age. If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made. Here’s what we offer when you join our team: A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything! Key Duties and Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes client information through interviews, observation, meetings with caregivers and service providers, and standardized tools to assess needs. Develops and delivers counselling plans using therapeutic approaches such as family systems, solution-focused, narrative, and group counselling techniques. Provides skill-building in areas including parenting, anger management, and self-regulation. Provides case management services and consultation to other service providers. Provides information on and refers clients to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required. Monitors client progress, provides follow-up, and adjusts plans as needed. Evaluates counselling effectiveness, documents progress, and collaborates with therapists, social workers, and other professionals. Liaises with and advocates for clients with community agencies and school personnel. Maintains related records, statistics, and reports. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related human or social services field. Two (2) years of recent, related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 driver’s licence. Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check Additional Information: This position is open to all applicants This position requires union membership Hours: 18.5 hours per week Rate of Pay: $40.03 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The counsellor will provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and therapeutic support to families through individualized service plans. They are responsible for case management, skill-building, and collaborating with community professionals to ensure client well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a human or social services field and possess at least two years of recent, related experience. A valid Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to pass a criminal record check are also required.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Supportive team culture

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy
• Case management
• Family systems therapy
• Solution-focused therapy
• Narrative therapy
• Group counselling
• Parenting support
• Anger management
• Self-regulation
• Client assessment
• Documentation
• Collaboration
• Community resource referral
• Self-Regulation
• Anger Management
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Crisis Intervention
• Statistics
• Solutions Focused

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Youth and Family Counselor
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

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