Resource Room Youth Worker

Lutheran Sunset Home of Saskatoon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Resource Room Youth Worker to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will support and engage youth aged 13-24 in a low-barrier drop-in service, fostering a sense of belonging and community connection. You will work collaboratively to develop youth-centered programming while providing essential case management and harm reduction education. This position is perfect for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable youth and are eager to contribute to a culture of inclusivity and support. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering young people and promoting their well-being.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Extended health and dental care

Flexible schedules

Employee & Family Assistance Program

In-house learning opportunities

Qualifications

• B.A. in Social Work or related field required.
• Experience with at-risk youth and case management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in a safe and engaging environment.
• Provide case management and connect youth with resources.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Harm Reduction

Cultural Competency

Education

B.A. in Social Work

Education or Community Development

Tools

Basic First Aid Certification

Mental Health First Aid Certification

Job description

Broadway Youth Resource Centre, Vancouver
Auxiliary | Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18/hour) | Reporting to: Team Lead, BYRC

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 [e-mail]. Personal information will be kept confidential.

The Resource Room Youth Worker is a member of the Resource Room team, which is responsible for the support, supervision, and engagement within the Broadway Youth Resource Center drop-in services. The BYRC Resource Room is a low-barrier drop-in service that provides individuals ages 13-24 with food resources, activities, and one-to-one support, as well as connection to partners and programs.

The Youth Worker will work in a youth-centered manner to build relationships, support in identifying goals and strengths of the youth and support in developing robust youth centered programming. This position is one that requires a strong vision of collaborative youth work to support youth connection to community and a sense of belonging. This position requires some facilitation of the Resource Room space as well as connected drop-in program facilitation. Staff require a working knowledge of substance use and mental health, including harm reduction. Knowledge of local resources is required.

This is an on-call auxiliary position, meaning that work hours would be determined on an as-needed basis, and minimum hours will not be guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Support Resource Room culture and maintain safer spaces for youth, as well as maintaining health and safety.
• Provide youth with basic needs and relational case management.
• Actively support and encourage participants in a strength-based and participant-centered framework.
• Support youth, partners, and visitors to connect with the right program within or outside of PCRS.
• Provide case management support with youth, one-to-one and sometimes in a community setting.
• Connect with social workers, youth outreach and other supports for youth.
• Provide harm reduction education and supplies and provide appropriate referrals.
• Be able to assess mental health risk for individuals and provide appropriate interventions and or referral.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Social Work, Education, Social Justice, Community Development, or related discipline or a combination of education, life experience and related work experience with at-risk youth under the age of 24, including case management and program development/facilitation. Combination of experience and education is considered.
• Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants.
• Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.
• Basic First Aid certification with CPR-A.

Additional Assets

• Mental Health First Aid Certification.
• Trauma Informed Practice, suicide intervention training.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or MANDT Training.

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

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