Youth Development Worker

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PLEA Community Services Society of BC Full time
PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a
Regular Full-Time Youth Development Worker for our Onyx team. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position requires BCGEU membership.

Please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the competition number YDW1.

Closing date for Internal Applications:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops positive relationships with youth that will provide them with the emotional support and practical assistance required to address their individual needs, achieve their personal goals, and increase their protective factors.
  • Plans and implements interventions that address the immediate safety needs of the youth referred, and the issues they present in the five domains (individual, family, peers, school/employment and community) of their lives using a positive youth development approach.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with youths' families/caregivers, significant others and informal support systems to maintain and strengthen these connections.
  • Provides a range of services including assessment and planning, primary support, conflict mediation, facilitating connections to natural support systems and assistance in accessing community supports and specialized services.
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates service plans and resources designed to ensure that youth's individual needs are met. Participates in case planning and management for each young person and provides ongoing consultation as required.
  • Facilitates access to community resources and specialized services when required by youth and their families/caregivers to ensure they receive services that are integrated, timely and meet their identified needs. Includes formal and informal support systems as an integral part of all work with youth and their families.
  • Participates in Integrated Case Management planning processes, functions as the key worker for youth on a team of professionals when required, and provides ongoing coordination of services to youth and their families/caregivers. Works closely with Ministry personnel to ensure the safety and well being of youth served, and that case management objectives are met.
  • Assists youth to meet the goals identified in their Youth Agreements.

These may include, but are not limited to:

locating and maintaining safe and stable housing, accessing financial, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities, developing adult competencies and strengthening their connections to the community and its resources.


  • Teaches youth the life skills they require to make their transition to living independently as successful as possible. Works with youth individually, and in groups when appropriate to develop effective communication, problem solving, conflict management, personal care, and money management skills. Provides emotional support and encouragement to youth re making safer choices, and using their strengths and abilities to manage difficult situations.
  • Supports youths' families/caregivers individually or through facilitation of educational groups. Provides advice, assistance, mediation and crisis intervention services to families/caregivers when required.
  • Responds to critical incidents and implements crisis intervention strategies that address the specific health and safety issues of those involved, and informs the manager when such situations arise.
  • Establishes strong connections to the community, including maintaining close working relationships with all formal and informal service providers.
  • Ensures that all records, reports and documentation pertaining to service delivery are accurate, complete and in compliance with PLEA's policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures established by PLEA, and meets the performance expectations of the position in a manner that demonstrates compassion and respect for all persons served. Exercises the responsibilities of the position in a manner consistent with the philosophical approach and mandate of the program.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication, counseling, facilitation and conflict management skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive written reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop supportive relationships with youth and their families/caregivers who may be reluctant to engage, and to be sensitive and understanding of their social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships based on mutual respect and trust with a range of different individuals and groups in the community.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team with other program staff, community professiona

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