Family Individual Counsellor

Kamloops - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 50

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our In-Office Counselling (INOC) Program is seeking a Family / Individual Counsellor to provide in-person counselling to individuals and families experiencing gender-based violence relational harm grief and loss and child protection involvement.

The role involves working with clients facing acute stress safety concerns and complex relational dynamics often within systems that hold significant power over their lives. It is well suited to a counsellor grounded in dignity-centred anti-violence practice and able to work thoughtfully with risk and accountability.

The position includes a mix of short- to mid-term counselling with some crisis intervention as needed and is supported through regular clinical supervision team consultation and collaborative case discussions.

About INOC

INOC provides free dignity-informed community-based counselling to individuals and families referred through MCFD or who self-refer. Practice at INOC centres client agency safety choice and attention to power dynamics with collaboration across community mental health and healthcare partners when needs fall outside program scope.

What Youll Do

Provide individual and family counselling using evidence-based dignity-informed and anti-violence approaches
Conduct assessments including risk assessment and safety planning in complex and evolving situations
Work with individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence violence chosen within family systems child protection involvement and other forms of relational harm
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when required
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with community partners
Maintain accurate confidential and timely case documentation

Why Work at ICS

Competitive wages with step increases tied to seniority
Extended health dental vision Employee Assistance Program Municipal Pension Plan eligibility and other employee benefits
Vacation starting at 3 weeks per year plus sick leave and statutory holiday pay
Fully paid required training and professional development opportunities
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
A collaborative values-driven workplace committed to high quality services dignity and equity.

What You Bring:

Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related social science field
Masters degree RSW or RCC designation is an asset
Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families
Equivalent combinations of education training and experience will be considered

Your unique qualities:

Strong ability to establish trust and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Demonstrated competence in risk assessment safety planning and crisis intervention
Experience with counselling approaches such as:
Response-Based Practice SFBT DBT CBT Narrative and Family Systems Therapy
Strong grounding in dignity-informed strength-based anti-violence and resilience-oriented practice
Familiarity with local community resources and referral pathways
Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
High standards of ethics confidentiality and professional integrity

Other Musts:

Required training will be provided at no cost (SafeTalk CPR-C Mandt-RC Privacy and Information Sharing Anti-Bullying and Harassment and others). Existing certifications are an asset.
Successful completion of background checks through the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Union membership is required (1.85% union dues deducted from pay)

PROGRAM: In-Office Counselling (INOC)

LOCATION: On-site Kamloops BC

STATUS: Part-Time

SCHEDULE: 30 hrs/week - Monday to Friday - During the office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (specific schedule to be confirmed with successful candidate)

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $40.03 - $50.59 per hour (Grid 14-P as per collective agreement)

UNION: BCGEU

CLOSING ON: Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER: 2025-139

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ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion visible or invisible diverse abilities gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age or citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection the burden of proof rests with the Employer.