PCRS General·Surrey, British Columbia
The Family Counsellor provides brief intervention, mediation, and counselling to families experiencing parent-teen conflict. They develop individual service plans, facilitate support groups, and collaborate with social workers and leadership to ensure safety and positive family functioning.
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Last Date to Apply: August 6, 2026
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.
About the Program
The Immediate Response Program (IRP) provides brief, family‑centred intervention and support services to families with youth ages 13–18 who are referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) due to identified parent‑teen conflict. Using a brief intervention model, the program offers timely, focused support aimed at de‑escalation, improving communication, and strengthening relationships within the family. IRP works collaboratively with families to stabilize situations, address immediate concerns, and support practical problem‑solving strategies that reduce conflict and promote safety and positive family functioning.
Position Summary: Wage Grid 23
The Family Counsellor is responsible to provide brief intervention mediation and counselling to families referred for parent-teen conflict. The Family Counsellor will use evidence based brief intervention and strength-based methodologies to support goals indicated by the funder. They will have the ability to balance methodologies with relationship-based practice all within a strength-based, trauma-informed approach. They will also lead and facilitate groups when required.
This position requires a sound theoretical understanding of family systems, mediation, communication, abuse and neglect, and normal and delayed child and family development as well as a solid working knowledge of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) policy and procedures. This position requires a sound understanding of adolescent development, mental health, addictions, and trauma informed practices. They will have strong assessment skills and be able to report any child protection concerns if they arise. This requires a solid understanding of the effects and indicators of child abuse.
Eligibility varies depending on employment terms and role requirements – details for this specific opportunity will be provided on request.
Candidates must have a sound theoretical understanding of family systems, adolescent development, and trauma-informed practices. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required for home visits, along with knowledge of MCFD policies.
Market context
In British Columbia, Family Counsellor roles are often tied to community, youth, and child welfare services, where demand is shaped by the need for trauma-informed support and family systems expertise. Competition can be strong because employers look for candidates who can work with adolescents, understand MCFD policies, and handle home visits with a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct experience with family systems and trauma-informed practice.