Outreach Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

Coquitlam, Canada ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Full time

**Outreach Youth Worker**

The Outreach Youth Worker reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for facilitating our award-winning multi-service mobile drop-in youth centre and outreach program, **Project Reach Out (PRO). **The Outreach Youth Worker will work between Wednesday to Saturday evenings with a team of staff, practicum students and volunteers travelling throughout the Tri-Cities (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam) providing support and services to street entrenched youth.

To qualify for this position, you **MUST** have the following:

- Valid First Aid/CPR and criminal record check
- Ability to work from 4 pm to midnight.
- Ability to work a minimum of two evening shifts per week between Wednesday and Saturday.

It is helpful to have the following:

- A valid and **unrestricted** class 5 driver’s license. **ABSOLUTELY **no N and no L on your licence.

**Responsibilities**

This position is specifically targeted at street entrenched and homeless youth ages 12 to 23.
- Provide street outreach to youth;
- Participate in partnered “walk-abouts” to identify/connect with street youth;
- Provide crisis intervention when required;
- Provide brief assessment support;
- Provide referrals to community resources when needed;
- Provide weekend follow-up support;
- Provide drug and sexual exploitation prevention and education;
- Participate in all aspects of the program delivery;
- Build rapport with youth, Coquitlam Centre, Municipalities, essential stakeholders, and community supporters;
- Maintain data collection; including logging, stat keeping, tracking, and surveys;
- Provide information on local resources and programs;
- Collaborate with other youth serving frontline workers/agencies.
- You may be required to participate in community events outside of the Project Reach Out program.

Desired Knowledge, Education and Experience
- Minimum Human Services diploma and/or related experience working with at-risk youth;
- BA in a related field would be an asset;
- Street Outreach experience an asset;
- Sound knowledge of adolescent development;
- Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach youth;
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills, Knowledge of youth issues, Sound problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work as an effective and cooperative team member;
- **A valid CLASS 5 BC driver’s license with no restrictions;**:

- **Current Level 1 first aid certificate with CPR, or willingness to acquire same before being scheduled for shift work;**:

- **Current Criminal Record Check.**:

- **Preferred**:Familiarity with Tri-Cities (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam)

Working Conditions

This position is 100% in person and working on the front lines. This position involves working in various weather conditions and requires proper working attire (uniforms and PPE are provided). Attendance at the office may be required from time to time. Travel may be required occasionally for this role. Working outside of normal hours is required to attend meetings, events, and other essential duties of the role. Project Reach Out offers a unique front line street youth work experience and model of youth engagement. This position is part-time between Wednesday to Saturday evening. MUST be available for minimum **4 shifts per month. **Traveling to the Tri Cities is required. We meet in Coquitlam for the start of every shift.

**Term**:Part Time - Ongoing

**Hourly Rate**: $23

**Minimum**:Experience and interest in working with youth, and passion for the role.

The above job description has been agreed to and understood by the employee and Executive Director as an accurate reflection of the responsibilities and required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

At ACCESS Youth Outreach Services, **we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve**. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2S+ and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: From $23.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coquitlam, BC V3K 5B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- working with youth: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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