Youth Development Worker

7 months ago

Maple Ridge, Canada PLEA Community Services Society of BC Full time

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a **Temporary Full-Time Youth Development Worker** for our Ridge Meadows Youth Services team located in Maple Ridge. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible and it will end upon return of the incumbent. This position requires BCGEU membership.

The Youth Development Worker - Integrated Youth Services is responsible for addressing the full range of needs and circumstances presented by youth and their families, and assisting them to accomplish their identified goals that may include improving individual competencies, strengthening their relationships, facilitating access to community resources and supports, re-connecting to educational programs, securing employment, responding to crises and in many cases supporting youths' transition to independence.

**Position Type**: Temporary Full-Time
**Location**: Maple Ridge, BC
**Hours of Work**: The _usual_ hours of work in this position are Tuesday to Saturday with a flextime scheduling arrangement of 35 working hours per week, including days and evenings.

**Minimum Requirements**:A Bachelor of Arts in the social sciences, human services, or a related discipline, and at least one (1) year of recent experience working in programs with youth who are at risk, including work with youth involved in the criminal justice system, and their families/caregivers.

**Who We Are**:
PLEA is an accredited, not-for-profit, charitable community services agency that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver high quality, innovative services to children, youth, adults, and families facing significant challenges in their lives. PLEA is an ally in reconciliation. The organization is committed to providing culturally safe programs and continuing to work towards breaking down the barriers that cause harm to Indigenous people and communities.

**What You Will Do**:

- Develop positive relationships with youth that will provide them with the emotional support and practical assistance required to address their strengths, needs and circumstances, achieve their personal goals, and increase their protective factors.
- Plan and implement strategies, activities and interventions that address the issues that youth present in the five domains (individual, family, peers, school/employment and community) of their lives using a positive youth development approach.
- Develop collaborative relationships with youth's family/caregivers, significant others and informal support systems to maintain and strengthen these connections.
- Facilitate 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. Include formal and informal support systems as an integral part of all work with youth and their families.
- Participate in Integrated Case Management planning processes, function as the key worker for youth on a team of professionals when required, and provide ongoing coordination of services to youth and their families/caregivers. Work closely with Ministry personnel to ensure the safety and well being of youth served, and that case management objectives are met.
- Monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of Youth Court Orders, and Extra Judicial Sanctions including reparative conditions and completion of Community Service Work hours. Perform curfew checks as required, and reports all known instances of non-compliance to the supervising probation officers.
- Assist 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 resources.
- Teach youth the life skills they require to make their transition to living independently as successful as possible. Work with youth individually, and in groups when appropriate to develop effective communication, problem solving, conflict management, personal care, and money management skills. Provide emotional support and encouragement to youth regarding making safer choices, and using their strengths and abilities to manage difficult situations.
- Support youth’s family/caregivers individually or through facilitation of educational groups. Provide advice, assistance, mediation, and crisis intervention services to families/caregivers when required.
- Develop strategies that are effective in connecting youth who are at risk of homelessness, or are already homeless, or are experiencing other significant challenges in their lives, to the supports and services they require.
- Respond to critical incidents and implement crisis intervention strategies that address the specific health and safety issues of those involved, and informs the manager when such situations arise.
- Establish str

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