High School Youth Care Worker

SCSBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Christian School in Vancouver, BC is seeking a part-time Youth Care Worker (0.2 FTE) to provide one-on-one and small-group counselling, and to deliver programming focused on student well-being.

The role supports students, teachers and families, with a focus on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and restorative approaches. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counselling, education or a related field.
• Previous experience working with youth in educational, counselling, or social service settings is preferred (internships, volunteer work, or paid positions).
• Certifications such as CCYCW, CYCP or other relevant counselling/social work credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group counselling for high school students.
• Educate students on overall well-being and resilience.
• Maintain confidential records of interactions with students.
• Support teachers with strategies and interventions for students in need.
• Coordinate with the counselling team and school-based teams.
• Engage parents with consistent, coordinated guidance.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour management

Child development

Crisis intervention

Family communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/counselling/education

Job description

Employment Type: part-time

Compensation Range: $28.70 – $31.67 per hour

Date Posted: 13 November 2026

High School Youth Care Worker (0.2 FTE)

Who We Are

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant, close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.

We are currently seeking a youth care worker (0.2 FTE) to provide one-on-one and small-group counselling for students and will provide programming to educate high school students on overall well-being.

Specific duties

• Perform short-term and crisis intervention for high school students as needed
• Provide programming to educate students regarding well-being issues
• Consult with teachers and explore possible strategies and solutions for the concerns that arise to support students
• Maintain confidential records of interactions with students
• Guidance for teachers in identifying students who may require additional support and intervention
• Identify areas of concern with students and develop strategies to improve the interactions between students
• To implement restorative justice procedures following discipline incidents
• To meet regularly with the counselling team and school-based team
• To act as a coordinated and integrated support team to meet individual needs
• To act as a coordinated and integrated support team to meet group or grade-level needs
• To facilitate communication with parents from the integrated support team to offer consistent and coordinated advice in supporting their children

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counselling, education, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with youth in educational, counselling, or social service settings is preferred. This could include internships, volunteer work, or paid positions.
• Certifications such as Certified Child and Youth Care Worker (CCYCW), Certified Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP), or other relevant certifications in counselling or social work are preferred.
• A strong understanding of child and adolescent development, behaviour management techniques, trauma-informed care, and relevant laws and regulations (such as child protection laws) would be preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth and/or experience working with families that are new to Canada would be an asset.
• Christian counselling or perspective courses will be an asset

Salary range

$28.70 – $31.67 per hour (dependent on education, qualifications, and experience)