Youth Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada YMCA of Greater Vancouver Full time

Job Summary

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is seeking a skilled Youth Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Youth Transitions Program, you will play a vital role in providing vulnerable youth with the community supports and life skill development they need for educational attainment and future success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for participants.
  • Collect information to confirm eligibility and complete participant intake and/or assessment to inform ongoing participant supports to reach participant and funder outcomes.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate youth-centered individual action plans, in-person services, and workshops as per guidelines and funder mandates.
  • Perform case management as per guidelines and funder mandates.
  • Consult with social workers, school administration, other professionals, and family/natural supports when appropriate.
  • Coordinate peer mentorship opportunities and relationships.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant services and community resources.
  • Engage with schools, community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants.
  • Adhere to all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including Work Alone Policy and Procedures, and the Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policies and Procedures.
  • Input data accurately and timely into program-designated database systems.
  • Work within defined program budgets.
  • Maintain accurate participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines.
  • Collect demographic, output, and outcome data for evaluation purposes and to inform and contribute to the development of funder and YMCA reports.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Social Work, Recreation Management, or a combination of related education and experience.
  • 2 years of experience working directly with vulnerable youth.
  • Experience in client intake and assessment, case management, and workshop facilitation.
  • Experience within a team environment.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Suicide Intervention Certification an asset.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required.
  • Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determinants of health, youth development, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, program planning, and outcome evaluation.
  • Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice, and strength-based approach.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Teams, Office, and Outlook).
  • Experience working with youth 12-19.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with youth participants, staff, and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
  • Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.
  • Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C with AED certificate.

Competencies

In addition to bringing a commitment to the YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

  • Evolving in Professional Capability – Commit to being better.
  • Achieving Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you.

Leading Others

  • Developing the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead.
  • Creating a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners.

Leading Mission

  • Thinking and Acting Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them.
  • Making an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y.

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