Indigenous Youth Services Advocate

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) in Burns Lake, BC, is hiring a Youth Services Worker for a 3‑month term role at 35 hours per week. You will support at-risk youth, help create a safe drop-in environment, and assist with immediate needs such as meals and clothing while guiding long-term goals like housing and employment.

The position requires a post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work, with at least two years’ youth work experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with at-risk and high-risk youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering youth-focused services and field-based supports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Youth Drop-in Center.
• Support youth who are at risk of becoming unhoused or are unhoused and face barriers in accessing resources and services.
• Assist in creating a safe, secure and supportive environment.
• Advocate and address immediate needs of the youth, including meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, shower, laundry, storage, access to computer, internet and telephone.
• Identify long-term goals with the youth, including housing, employment, budgeting, accessing health and social services, cultural connections.

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) in Burns Lake, BC, is hiring a Youth Services Worker for a 3‑month term role at 35 hours per week. You will support at-risk youth, help create a safe drop-in environment, and assist with immediate needs such as meals and clothing while guiding long-term goals like housing and employment.

The position requires a post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work, with at least two years’ youth work experience.