Youth Outreach Worker

Youth Worker

Learning to Lead Youth Resiliency, Surrey

Regular Full Time (35 hours per week) | Grid 13 ($ $32.18/hour) | Reporting to: Coordinator, Learning to Lead

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. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at . Personal information will be kept confidential.

Opportunity

PCRS requires an experienced youth worker for the Learning to Lead Program which is a youth resiliency program designed to build youth leadership skills through connection to community and prosocial activities. Workers will support and participate with youth in weekly groups and monthly recreation and volunteer opportunities. Applicants should have experience being a part of multidisciplinary team and have a strong background in collaborative planning. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in meeting youth where they're at, recognition of the ongoing influence of trauma and disconnection on the youth served and building on youth's strengths and passions to create meaning and strengthen resilience.

Hours are based on a flexible schedule as required but will primarily cover core hours with some later hours and occasional weekends depending upon groups and activities.

This position is in office and outreach based and not eligible for a remote work agreement.

Qualifications

• B.A. in a related field plus 1-year related experience, or a Child and Youth Care Diploma plus two years' experience or a combination of related work experience/education with at-risk/high-risk youth.
• Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.
• Class 5 driver's license and driver's abstract with Business Insurance use use of own vehicle (mileage paid).
• Driver's abstract must be submitted.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices

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About PCRS

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. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

Our Vision Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

Our Mission To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

We Offer Our Staff

• Equitable Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
• Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
• Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
• Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
• 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 time off program *
• Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
• In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development *

• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

• Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.