Case Manager (Youth Worker) – Youth Outreach Program
Date Posted: July 3, 2026
Competition Number: 85-26/27
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
BGC Okanagan is seeking a Case Manager for our Youth Outreach Program in Salmon Arm, BC. In this role, you will support vulnerable youth as they build resilience, strengthen life skills, develop healthy relationships, connect with community resources, and prepare for greater independence. You will work collaboratively with participants, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), family members, and other natural supports to help youth identify and achieve their goals. We meet youth where they are and provide individualized and group-based support in both office and community settings.
Here’s what we offer when you join our team:
- A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
- Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
- Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
- Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
- A comprehensive benefits plan
So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gathers information relevant to the youths’ problems, needs and risks by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers and using a variety of inventories, checklists and questionnaires. Reviews the information gathered to identify problems, needs and risks.
- Develops and implements family-centred, short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation with the supervisor.
- Plans, prepares and conducts group or individual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, and problem solving within a family and natural supports framework to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks.
- Provides skill building in areas such as communication skills, relationship-building, resiliency, self-esteem, or self-management techniques as well as systems-navigation.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention plan, reports on the youths and their families’ progress, and discusses related concerns with the supervisor to resolve identified problems and move towards defined objectives.
- Outlines services provided by the program and/or organization. Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
- Maintains related records and statistics and provides reports to the supervisor as required
- Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of the youths and their families with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel as required. Accompanies youth and their families to meetings and appointments as required.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in a related human / social service field
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean drivers abstract
- Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
Hours: 28.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility in hours
Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
