Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Personal information will be kept confidential.

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.

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.

Regular Full

Time ~A valid drivers licence and use of a personal vehicle are required. ~ Flexible work hours including later evenings up to 9:00pm and weekends may be required, to meet families when they are available.

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. 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. Provides advocacy, support and counselling to youth and families in a safe setting using evidence-based interventions Liaises with social workers and other professionals Ensures coordination and ongoing communication with leadership and support networks Identifies, addresses and resolves issues related to agency policy and procedures, emergencies, service provision, and facilities where applicable Responds to participant complaints and address concerns through identified complaint procedures Sound understanding of youth and family development.

Sound understanding of addictions, mental health and trauma informed practices. Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events Additional paid holidays (ex.

Health Benefits

Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care Disability and Life Insurance Coverage Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions Flexible schedules and earned day off program Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more

📌 Child and Family Therapist or Licensed (Surrey)
🏢 Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)
📍 Surrey