Child, Youth and Family Counsellor
Date Posted: November 27, 2025
Competition Number: 196-25/26
Location: Oliver, BC
BGC Okanagan is hiring a Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor for our Integrated Family Development Program in Oliver, BC. In the role, the counselor provides direct support to caregivers and families, helping them build skills and access resources that enhance family functioning and promote the well-being of young people. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, advocacy, skill development, and connecting families to community services. Counselors work collaboratively with families to create and implement individualized service plans while offering ongoing guidance and emotional support.
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
Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
A comprehensive benefits plan
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.
Additional Information:
This position is open to all applicants.
Union membership is required
Hours: 30 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $38.68 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
