British Columbia Special needs advocate Jobs – 254 Openings This Week

Residence Coordinator
Freedom Quest Youth Services Society —Trail, BC
- From $33 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Youth and Young Adult Program Manager (Term Contract)
Seabird Island Band —Agassiz, BC
- From $34.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Budgeting
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Staff Lawyer, FLC
Legal Aid BC —Prince George, BC
- $73,059.89–$142,773.62 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
Staff Lawyer, Family Law Centre
Legal Aid BC —Victoria, BC
- $73,059.89–$142,773.62 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
Indigenous Student Services Coordinator
Okanagan College —Salmon Arm, BC
- $35.07–$40.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Director of Child Care Services
Centennial Day Care Society —Victoria, BC
- From $36.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Caregiving
- English
- Supervising experience
- Flexible schedule
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Advocate/Paralegal
Legal Aid BC —Prince George, BC
- $67,053–$76,597 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
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ACT - Clinical Coordinator - RN / RPNs (Mon-Thurs Days)
RainCity Housing and Support Society —Vancouver, BC
- $105,349–$121,151 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Contracts & Member Support Administrator
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres —Victoria, BC
- From $60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Class 1 Truck Driver
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. —Kamloops, BC
- $36 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Nurse Case Manager
Bayshore HealthCare —Vancouver, BC
- $70,560–$88,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
12d
Mid-day and Afterschool Behavioural Interventionist
FIVE Behaviour and Education Consulting Services Inc. —Victoria, BC
- $21–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
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Class 1 Truck Driver
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. —Chilliwack, BC
- $36 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
ECE/ECEA/Responsible Adult
Westminster Childrens After School Society —New Westminster, BC
- $20.98–$21.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Behaviour Consultant
Thompson Community Services —Terrace, BC
- $89,502–$109,574 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Administrative Legal Assistant/Intake Legal Assistant, FLC
Legal Aid BC —Prince George, BC
- $56,845–$64,857 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Designated paid holidays
1d
Field Nurse Case Manager
Bayshore HealthCare —British Columbia
- $70,560–$88,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
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Field Nurse Case Manager
Bayshore HealthCare —British Columbia
- $70,560–$88,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
1d
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Virtual Psychiatry Unit
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $41.42–$59.52 an hour
- Remote
- Nursing
- Leadership
Residential Community Support Workers-Greater Vancouver
Taproot Community Support Services —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $25.95–$31.61 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Residence Coordinator

Freedom Quest Youth Services Society -
Trail, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $33 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Administrative experience
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Document management systems
Leadership
Time management

Full job description

Residence Coordinator - Lead Daily Operations That Change Young Lives
Castlegar & Trail, BC
$33/hour | 30 hours/week | Permanent Position

Be the Leader Youth Need Every Day

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of compassionate care and effective operations? Freedom Quest Youth Services is seeking a dedicated Residence Coordinator to ensure our residential homes run smoothly while keeping youth needs at the center of everything we do.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be the heartbeat of our specialized residential programs—Eagle House and Freedom House—where young people facing complex challenges find safety and stability. As Residence Coordinator, you'll lead the daily operations and support the frontline staff who create healing environments for youth who may have experienced neglect, abuse, or other significant adversities.

This is leadership that matters—where your organizational skills, trauma-informed approach, and commitment to youth directly shape their daily experiences and long-term outcomes.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

$33/hour for 30-hour workweek
Full benefits paid by employer
5% RRSP contribution (after probation)
8% vacation accrual
Permanent position with 3-month probation

Meaningful Impact:

Ensure youth service plans come to life in daily practice
Build and support strong frontline care teams
Create environments where healing happens
Balance administrative excellence with youth-centered care

Professional Growth:

Work within CARF-accredited programs
Regular supervision and professional development
Collaborative leadership structure
Values-driven organization committed to best practices

Your Role at a Glance

As Residence Coordinator, you'll ensure exceptional care delivery while managing the day-to-day operations that make it possible:

Team Leadership & Development

Hire, orient, and train residential youth workers and night staff
Provide supervision that supports staff growth
Lead engaging staff meetings 2-3 times per month
Conduct annual performance evaluations
Identify professional development needs and training opportunities
Foster a healthy, collaborative workplace culture

Day-to-Day Operations

Create staff schedules that meet contract obligations and youth needs
Ensure home cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards are met
Manage inventory and supplies
Oversee required documentation (daily logs, monthly reports, medication logs)
Implement and evaluate procedures to ensure smooth operations
Monitor and allocate expenditures within budget guidelines

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Champion CARF accreditation standards
Ensure all documentation meets agency and regulatory requirements
Implement agency policies and identify needed improvements
Complete and submit payroll timecards bi-weekly
Maintain accurate records and reporting

Youth-Centered Coordination

Ensure service plans, care plans, and transition plans guide daily practice
Assess needs for supplemental supports (additional staffing, specialized services)
Build relationships with community partners (schools, healthcare, MCFD, counselors)
Support staff in delivering trauma-informed, attachment-based care
Problem-solve challenges while keeping youth needs front and center

Hands-On Support

Provide emergency on-call support (shared rotation with 3 other staff)
Step in to backfill positions when needed
Maintain regular check-ins and supervision meetings with Residence Manager
Stay connected to the realities of frontline residential care

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Education: Diploma or degree (minimum 2 years) in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, or related field
Experience: 3 years of recent related experience, including 1 year in supervisory or administrative role
Specialized Training: Behavioral modification, working with children under 12 with support needs, attachment-based parenting, trauma-informed practice
Current Certifications: First Aid, CPR, FoodSafe, Valid Class V BC Driver's License
Clearances: MCFD Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check), satisfactory Driver's Abstract and Driver Factor Report
Transportation: Reliable vehicle

Preferred Experience:

2+ years working in a residential setting
Extensive experience with client-centered, strengths-based, harm-reduction, trauma-informed approaches
ASIST certification

Your Approach:

Deep commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe practices
Cultural humility and willingness to engage in lifelong learning about Indigenous worldviews
Recognition of colonization's ongoing impacts and commitment to trauma-informed care
Strong organizational and time management skills
Comfort with technology and documentation systems
Ability to balance multiple priorities while staying calm under pressure

Who Thrives in This Role:

Natural coordinators who keep teams aligned and operations running smoothly
Leaders who inspire and develop frontline staff
Detail-oriented professionals who never lose sight of youth needs
Problem-solvers with both heart and practical skills
Communicators who build bridges between staff, youth, families, and community
Advocates who ensure youth voices are heard and honored

About Freedom Quest Youth Services Society

We're a mission-driven organization creating spaces where vulnerable youth find safety, healing, and hope. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that young people need more than services—they need relationships, stability, and adults who believe in them unconditionally.

Our 24/7 staffed homes provide care from teams who are trauma and attachment-informed, culturally humble, actively engaged, strengths-based, and client-centered. We also support families with non-judgment and unconditional positive regard as they work to maintain or rebuild relationships with their young people.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're passionate about ensuring youth receive exceptional care every single day and building teams that make it happen, we want to hear from you.

Application Deadline: Currently Open

Application Form Required: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lViEwyrLg0KceJvjuzl1jJPR6dxlRCBPgX6yWRqTUbJUMTg4T0pORFlQTUhSQUhDNjgwMUdYMENOQi4u
Full Job Description Here: https://www.freedomquestyouthservices.ca/work-with-us.html

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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special needs advocate jobs in british columbia

Residence Coordinator

Youth and Young Adult Program Manager (Term Contract)

Staff Lawyer, FLC

Staff Lawyer, Family Law Centre

Indigenous Student Services Coordinator

Director of Child Care Services

Advocate/Paralegal

ACT - Clinical Coordinator - RN / RPNs (Mon-Thurs Days)

Contracts & Member Support Administrator

Class 1 Truck Driver

Nurse Case Manager

Mid-day and Afterschool Behavioural Interventionist

Class 1 Truck Driver

ECE/ECEA/Responsible Adult

Behaviour Consultant

Administrative Legal Assistant/Intake Legal Assistant, FLC

Field Nurse Case Manager

Field Nurse Case Manager

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Virtual Psychiatry Unit

Residential Community Support Workers-Greater Vancouver

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