Indigenous Youth Reaching Home Worker (Maternity-Leave coverage)

Frafca; Surrey; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FRAFCA in Surrey, BC is seeking a Youth Reaching Home Worker to assist youth with housing searches, transitions, and access to essential services. The role engages with youth to develop wellness plans and liaises with community partners and landlords to secure stable living environments.

The position requires knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act, harm reduction and Indigenous-focused approaches. A driver’s license and ability to transport clients may be required, with a 12-month temporary

Qualifications

• Education in Child and Youth Care, or other Human Services.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with Indigenous youth.
• Valid driver’s Licence, a clean driver’s abstract, and appropriate insurance to transport clients in your personal vehicle.
• Must submit a criminal record and Vulnerable person’s check.

Responsibilities

• Support housing searches and transition plans (food, groceries, appointments).
• Knowledge of BC housing, affordable housing, LEM resources in the community.
• Know RTB & RTA guidelines.
• Provide one-to-one wellness plans with follow-ups.
• Liaise with MCFD and SAGE; liaise with MSDPR and landlords.
• Understand culturally appropriate approaches with Indigenous youth.
• Support youth in finding employment including training and education.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Outreach with Youth

Cultural safety

Harm Reduction

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Child and Youth Care or Human Services

Job description

Reports to: Youth Service Program Manager

Classification: Full-time (Temporary-12 months), 35 hours per week

Date posted: 7 August 2026

Pay: CA$28.00 – CA$30.89 per hour

Location : 14727 108 Ave, Surrey BC

Job Description – Youth Reaching Home Worker

Position Summary:

“The Youth Reaching Home Support Worker assists youth in navigating housing searches and transitions, providing individualized support, and liaising with community and governmental partners. This role requires a strong understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act, excellent advocacy skills, and comprehensive knowledge of community resources within the region. The Support Worker engages with youth to create and implement wellness plans, support their journey towards stable housing, and facilitate access to essential services. They work closely with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), local community partners, and landlords to ensure smooth transitions into stable living environments, advocating on behalf of youth and empowering them to understand their rights and access necessary resources”.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting with Housing searches and supporting in transition plans (Ex: food and groceries, driving for appointments and viewings, etc.);
• Knowledgeable about the BC housing, affordable housing, LEM ( ) resources in the community
• Knowledgeable about RTB (Residential Tenancy Branch) & RTA (R T Agreement) guidelines
• One-to-one support such as creating individualised wellness plans, including frequent/periodic follow-ups;
• Acting as a liaison with MCFD and have an understanding of the SAGE (Strengthening Ability and Journeys of Empowerment);
• Liaising with MSDPR, community partners and individual landlords on behalf of youth;
• A sound understanding of a culturally appropriate ways of approaching community needs and experience working with multi-barriered street entrenched homeless youth;
• Support youth in finding employment including training & education;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Education in Child and Youth Care, or other Human Services;
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in working with Indigenous youth;
• Valid driver’s Licence, a clean driver’s abstract, and appropriate insurance to transport clients in your personal vehicle, as occasional transportation in your vehicle to appointments may be required.
• Successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record and Vulnerable person’s check;

Key Knowledge Areas:

• Knowledge of effective outreach and engagement practices with Youth;
• Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous cultures, identities, and lived history;
• Harm Reduction approaches with at Risk Youth;
• Extensive knowledge of youth serving resources and supports in Surrey and the Fraser Valley including career, educational, job, food, income, cultural, and recreation.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and works well under pressure;
• Highly accountable to program, team, and youth;
• Team Player and able to work with a diverse range of people and personalities;
• Excellent general administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Flexibility in work schedule and location;
• Able to travel and outreach through Surrey.

Indigenous applicants strongly encouraged to apply-

*Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to Aboriginal Applicants.

We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act