Location

Vancouver, BC

Posting Period

March 25, 2026 - April 7, 2026

###Job Description

ThePrevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Counsellorprovides education and support to children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 years old, who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Individual art/play therapy sessions with children and youth.

• Facilitating one psycho-educational group per year with children or youth of a similar age.

• Facilitating a monthly evening arts activity to support connections between mothers and children/youth.

• Providing information and referrals to parents/guardians of the children/youth.

• Maintaining client files.

• Keeping accurate statistics.

• Other duties as required.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum educational requirement: A post secondary diploma in a related field (art therapy, counselling).
• Previous experience working with children and youth.
• Group facilitation experience would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A feminist understanding of intimate partner violence.
• Motivated to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Willingness to use Safetyline, Relias, ADP Workforce Now.
• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
• The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of theirtotal rewards package:

• Receive 12% in lieu of time off and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
• Free staff membership to our Health & Fitness Centre
• Discounts at our Hotel Willo
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $28.75 per hour

##How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by**April 7, 2026,**to:

Manager, Transition Houses

**Email:**muweh@ywca.org

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcabc.org.

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore ourcareers page.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.