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Casual Etcetera Group Facilitator
@ The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is hiring a part-time Etcetera Group Facilitator to co-lead community-based group support activities for youth aged 11 to 18 who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. The role runs 3 to 4 hours per week, with Thursday availability required from 4 to 7 pm in weeks the group meets, and pays grid level 10 at $23.63 to $27.52 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Co-lead community-based group support activities
- Facilitate discussions and activities with youth aged 11 to 18
- Support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in a group format
- Attend optional events, meetings and projects
Requirements summary:
- Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth or lived experience in the community
- Group facilitation training or experience (asset)
- Relevant certificates or diplomas (asset)
- Valid First Aid certificate (preferred)
- Criminal record check
- Personal transportation required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 4 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services
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Guiding Youth. Strengthening Families.
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Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in Northwest Suburban Cook County.
- LinkedIn followers
- 657
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 69
- Reported office locations
- 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, US
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services
- The Bridge
- Specialties
- Child and Family Counseling
- ages 6-17
- Early Childhood Program
- ages 0-5
- Crisis Intervention
- ages 11-17
- and Prevention Services - Mentoring
- ages 7-15; Youth Leadership Development
- high school students
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Palatine, IL |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Child and Family Counselingages 6-17Early Childhood Programages 0-5Crisis Interventionages 11-17and Prevention Services - Mentoringages 7-15; Youth Leadership Developmenthigh school students |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About the Role
The Etcetera Group Facilitators are responsible for co-leading community-based group support activities with youth, age 11 to 18, who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Position: Part Time 3-4 hours per week, Thursday availability required from 4 – 7 pm in weeks that the group is being held. Additional (optional) hours may be available for events, meetings, and projects.
Compensation: Grid level 10 $23.63 - $27.52
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Experience working with youth who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or lived experience in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
- Training and experience in providing support, leading discussions, and facilitating activities in a group format are considered assets
- Certificates or Diplomas in relevant fields are considered assets
Job skills and abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work with a broad cross section of people and groups with a strength-based, capacity-building approach.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a participatory approach to learning.
- Demonstrated interest in working in a team setting with other staff, community agencies, and volunteers.
- Strong commitment to youth and family needs, in particular for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Other Requirements
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy
- Valid First Aid certificate (preferred, or training will be provided to successful candidate upon hire)
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided
- Personal transportation is required.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer
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