CHLDCC 18R - Child Care Counsellor

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre in Coquitlam, BC, part of the BC Public Service, is hiring seven permanent full-time Child Care Counsellors. The role provides assessment, care planning, treatment and community services for youth with complex mental health and behavioural needs in a 24/7 facility.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Diploma in a human services field with related experience, and a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field; AND 6 months of related experience; OR
• Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field AND 2 years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, treatment, discharge and community services for youth at Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre.
• Engage in administrative/daily care duties to support program objectives and interdisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support youth and families.

Skills

Report writing

Counselling youth

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field

Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field

Tools

MCFD ICM

CRIS

MIS

Job description

CHLDCC 18R - Child Care Counsellor - (125369)

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Posting Title

CHLDCC 18R - Child Care Counsellor

Position Classification

Child Care Counsellor R18

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually

Close Date

10/20/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

MATC / Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre

Job Summary

The Team

The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre (Maples) provides specialized community programs as well as live-in treatment services (serving the entire province). Through its programs and services, the Maples supports families, caregivers and communities in caring for and treating young people with severe and enduring mental health and behavioural difficulties. The Maples also provides services for young people Unfit to Stand Trial, or found Not Criminally Responsible Due to a Mental Disorder. Maples programs include comprehensive care plan services, care plan consultant services, community based services, respite services and live-in services wherein a young person due to the severity of their challenges.

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The Role

The Child Care Counsellor, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for providing assessment, care planning, treatment, discharge and community services for young people with severe and enduring mental health and behavioural challenges who are admitted or enrolled at the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre (The Maples), a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week treatment facility. Working within established principles, guidelines of practice, and evidence-informed practices, the position also involves administrative/daily care responsibilities and other related duties that support program objectives, interdisciplinary care, and the overall treatment needs of youth and their families.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field; AND 6 months of **related experience; OR
• Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or other human services field AND 2 years of **related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.

*A human services field includes psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, applied behavioural analysis, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, education, psychiatric nursing and health sciences.

**Related work experience includes:

• Experience with gathering, assessing, and writing reports.
• Experience with counselling children and/or youth ages 7-18 of ageindividuallyand in group settings.
• Experience working with children and/or youth ages 7-18 in a related setting.

Preferences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a *human services fields (see above).
• Applicants who have experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM), Community and Residential Information Systems (CRIS) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience

Please note:

Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Class 5 Drivers Licence.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness requirements.

About this Position:

There are seven (7) permanent full-time positions available and 1 permanent weekend part-time (48 hours biweekly)position available.

These position require full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Information Session:

For more information about this position we will be offering two Virtual Information Sessions via Microsoft Teams at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time Tuesday, October 13, 2026 and 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Please us join via this link for both.We look forward to seeing you.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.