Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor (Temporary)

Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor (Temporary)

Date Posted: May 25, 2026

Competition Number: 53-26/27

Location: Penticton, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a full-time Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor for our Integrated Family Development Program in Penticton, 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. This is a temporary three-month contract or until the incumbent returns.

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.
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Additional Information:

• This position is open to all applicants.
• Union membership is required

Hours:  35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $40.03 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.