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.
Here is a video about a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Worker (link).
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 age individually and 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.
For questions regarding this position, please contact crystal.lai@gov.bc.ca
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.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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.
