Group Facilitator, Parents Together

Date Posted: July 10, 2025

Competition Number: 72-25/26

Location: Kelowna, BC

BGC Okanagan invites applications from qualified individuals for the role of Group Facilitator for our Parents Together Program. Parents Together is an education and group support program for parents who are experiencing challenges while parenting a teen.

This is a temporary position with a working periods as follows:

• Preparation & Promotion (4 weeks): August 11 September 8, 2025
• Series 1 (10 weeks): September 8 November 17, 2025
• Series 2 (10 weeks): January 14 - March 24, 2026

As this is a group continuation program, preference will be given to applicants who are available for both series.

We can provide:

• Opportunities for professional development
• Fun, positive work environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts group sessions such as workshops and courses to support skill acquisition and build on current skills in the areas of basic communication, anger management, stress management, parenting, self-esteem and other related topics.
• Recruits and selects participants for the program based on their skills and needs.
• Plans group sessions in accordance with the program manual and guidelines and the participants skills/ needs. Prepares for group sessions by reviewing program manuals and other related materials.
• Promotes the program by performing duties such as distributing brochures and posters to the community and making presentations to the community.
• Conducts evaluations and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness, material presented and facilitation style. Reports any difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintains contact with clients between sessions to provide follow-up support if necessary, such as reviewing course materials and clients needs.
• Maintains related records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources to provide program related information to clients.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in related human/social service field and one-year related experience.
• Have an interest and desire in working with parents.
• Knowledge of parents, Agency, MCFD, and community resources.
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

This position is open to all applicants.

This position requires union membership.

Hours: 5 hours per week flexible schedule

Rate of Pay: $25.55 per hour

Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Application Process:

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 youre 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.