Job Description

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Unique Employment Opportunity at:

The PACE Program - Working together to foster emotional well-being in our community through connection, support, and education.

Family Counsellor - Supporting Healthy Transitions Program

25 hours per week from August 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 (possibility of extension dependent on funding)

At PACE, we strongly believe in supporting team members' growth, and welcome those who are interested in joining us in this pursuit. We provide regular clinical consultation and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The PACE Program is looking for a creative and flexible individual to join our supportive and skilled professional team within the

Supporting Healthy Transitions Program

, a unique and exciting collaborative venture with the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Our focus on this team is to provide support to children and their families as children move from one family to another. This could include working with biological parents and extended family, foster/out-of-care caregivers, and adoptive families.

The Family Counselor bridges connection between the families/caregivers involved to mitigate loss and to support attachment. Service includes therapeutic work with the children and families as well as close collaboration with Social Workers and other professionals in the child and family circle.

Service will be provided in Vancouver and Richmond. The role involves a blend of virtual work and site visits in the community.

What you bring:

Relevant Master's degree or equivalent training from a recognized educational institute. 5 years experience in a counselling role, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with child welfare required. Experience working with children required. Experience supporting Indigenous families an asset. Minimum 5 years' experience in trauma informed practice and systems approach. Sound understanding of child development, attachment, grief, loss and trauma issues. Experience working in collaboration with professionals essential. Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle required. Current First Aid Certificate required. Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required.

What we offer:

Supportive team & rich learning environment 25 hours per week Comprehensive orientation period, including one-on-one training and mentorship Competitive benefit package Flexible work hours and possibility of hybrid work and possible occasional evening/weekend Intensive training and professional development opportunities Position start date: August 1, 2025

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please forward: resume AND cover letter

by email:

careers@thepaceprogram.ca

Note: Interviews will be scheduled as resumes received. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $3,835.00-$4,485.00 per month

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Experience:

Counselling: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6P 2R1

Expected start date: 2025-08-01