Housing Outreach and Support Worker

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Prince George; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

Free gym membership + Y@Home

Extended medical & dental benefits

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Childcare discounts

Community impact

Job summary

YMCA BC is seeking a Housing Support and Outreach Worker for the Youth Around Prince (YAP) program in Prince George. The role involves providing emotional and practical support to at-risk youth, helping them access housing, and coordinating services within the YAP hub.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will work from a low-barrier, harm-reduction perspective to build trust and meet participant needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience with vulnerable populations.
• Relevant education (social service diploma or degree or comparable).
• Commitment to low-barrier, non-judgmental, harm-reduction approaches.
• Demonstrated advocacy, communication, education, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with young people with complex needs.
• Provide hands-on support to identify housing needs and goals; help secure and maintain housing.
• Develop relationships with housing providers and landlords to assist housing stability.
• Provide outreach and accompaniment to improve housing stability.
• Develop and deliver housing readiness and life skills content (e.g., budgeting).
• Maintain strong boundaries and identify/manage risk safely.
• Maintain knowledge of resources related to housing.

Skills

Vulnerable populations experience

Advocacy

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Social service diploma or degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: November 9, 2026

Position Title: Housing Support and Outreach Worker

Location: Youth Around Prince, YAP (1160 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 5G6)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: March 31, 2027, with a strong likelihood of program funding renewal following

Salary: $27.00 per hour

Reports To: Coordinator, YAP Program

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Youth Around Prince (YAP) program at YMCA BC is a comprehensive initiative designed to support young people between the ages of 12-24. It offers a range of services including housing support, coaching, advocacy, and practical assistance with finding employment and maintaining housing. The program emphasizes individualized support, recognizing the unique circumstances of each participant, and works collaboratively with Foundry Prince George to provide a holistic approach to youth wellness and integration into the community.

Reporting to YAP’s Program Coordinator, the Housing Outreach and Support Worker provides a wide range of emotional and practical support for at risk youth attending YAP’s drop-in and facilitates access to the wider range of services within the YAP hub as indicated. The Housing Support and Outreach Worker aids YAP’s program coordinator identify, deliver, and measure programs and services that focus on empowering youth to make positive change. This position works from a minimal barrier, harm reduction perspective to build relationship and rapport with, and help meet the needs of, at risk youth.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:

• Establish rapport with young people with complex needs
• Provide hands on support to young people to identify housing needs and goals, secure and/ or maintain housing, and navigate challenges with landlords or roommates
• Develop relationships with housing providers and landlords focused on helping young people obtain and maintain housing, or avoid housing loss
• Provide outreach and accompaniment focused on improving housing stability
• Develop and deliver housing readiness and life skills content (such as budgeting)
• Hold strong personal and professional boundaries and identify/ manage risk safely
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of available resources related to housing

Qualification - you bring:

• Two years of work experience with vulnerable populations
• Relevant education (social service diploma or degree or comparable)
• Commitment to low-barrier, non-judgmental, and harm reduction approaches
• Demonstrated advocacy, communication, educator, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literacy and administrative skills
• Minimum class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Physical ability to do the duties required
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.