School Youth Worker

Newton Youth Hub (NYH) Unit 114 Pay or shift range: $30.86 CAD to $32.18 CAD Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Personal information will be kept confidential. Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. Teen Recreation and Education Enhancement (TREES) is an alternate secondary school in Surrey for youth ages 13-18, operating in partnership with School District 36. The program delivers a full academic curriculum within a small, structured learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction and flexible, student-centered learning. TREES supports students to engage in their education, develop positive learning habits, and build academic skills through programming delivered on-site and in the community, providing an alternative pathway for youth who benefit from a non-traditional school setting. Term Full Time ~Work Hours
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. The School Youth Worker is a member of the team responsible for the emotional and school needs of students in the program. The core role is to provide basic care and nurturing, set reasonable expectations and limits, to participate in planning the achievement of identified goals for individual youth and to assist the teacher with curriculum planning and development. This requires a sound understanding of both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviours and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, the effects of trauma, and learning disabilities such as FASD and ADHD. Specific skills such as program development, sports, arts and crafts, and recreation planning are an asset in engaging youth in meaningful activities. The School Youth Worker will possess a strong ability to provide assessment, behavior management, and assist the teacher in the classroom with curriculum development and student tutoring. Team work, collaboration and creativity are key assets to worker in this dynamic program. Establishes relationships with youth to ensure they are supported to make connections to longer term community resources, specifically those that address their needs relating to education and life skills Engages with and encourages youth to participate in pro-social activities by supporting daily school-based outings in the community Supports teaching staff to develop creative curriculum opportunities that mirror real life learning Provides one to one outreach to students experiencing barriers to class attendance; some community outreach or home visits may be required Creates and maintains stakeholder relationships in the communities that we serve, by forging mutually beneficial connections and building networks to better serve our participants; Partnerships may include the MCFD Social Work and Probation teams, Surrey School District, RCMP and many other youth serving community agencies connected to the students Prepares monthly reports for funders and attend integrated case management meetings, ensuring that all information is current and relevant, as well as identify emergent trends that need to be addressed Participates in team meetings and team building by communicating accurately and objectively about any ideas, thoughts or issues regarding the program and the work that is being done Experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, and emotional needs Strong relationship‑building and communication skills Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; Additional paid holidays (ex. Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer‑paid premiums
- including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care Disability and Life Insurance Coverage Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions Flexible schedules and earned day off program Full‑day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations In‑house digital and classroom learning opportunities; Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more Education 2-Year Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field. Bachelor's Degree or better in Child and Youth Care or related field. 1 year Experience working with students in an alternate or specialized school setting #