School Youth Worker (12-Month Term)

PCRS

Surrey

On-site

CAD 56,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Coverage with 100% $em

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

Flexible schedules

Paid vacation, personal and sick time

Job summary

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is seeking a School Youth Worker for the TREES program in Surrey, BC. The role supports students' emotional and educational needs within a structured setting, with duties spanning classroom support, family and community outreach, and collaboration with teaching staff.

The position requires a 2-year diploma or better in Child and Youth Care (or related field), with 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

2-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field is required
Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care or related field preferred
1 year experience in an alternate or specialized school setting
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed and positive behaviour support strategies
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Provides in-class support to students
Establishes relationships to connect students with longer-term community resources
Engages students in pro-social activities and community outings
Maintains paperwork, case notes, and reports
Supports teachers with curriculum development and student tutoring
Offers outreach to students facing attendance barriers
Participates in team meetings and collaborates with staff

Skills

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed

Behavior support

Communication skills

Education

2-Year Diploma in CYC or related

Bachelor's Degree in CYC or related

Job description

Newton Youth Hub (NYH)
13479 76 Ave
Unit 114
Surrey, BC V3W2W3, CAN

Pay or shift range: $30.86 CAD to $32.18 CAD
Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. PCRS operates on a fixed wage grid with a step increase typically granted after one year of employment.

Description

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 athr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

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.

About the Program

Teen Recreation and Education Enhancement (TREES) is an alternate secondary school in Surrey for youth ages 13-18, operating in partnership with School District 36. The program delivers a full academic curriculum within a small, structured learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction and flexible, student-centered learning. TREES supports students to engage in their education, develop positive learning habits, and build academic skills through programming delivered on-site and in the community, providing an alternative pathway for youth who benefit from a non-traditional school setting.

Hours & Conditions of Work

Term Full Time
35 hours weekly
Anticipated Term: November 2026 to November 2027
Work Hours - Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Position Summary

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The School Youth Worker is a member of the team responsible for the emotional and school needs of students in the program. The core role is to provide basic care and nurturing, set reasonable expectations and limits, to participate in planning the achievement of identified goals for individual youth and to assist the teacher with curriculum planning and development. This requires a sound understanding of both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviours and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, the effects of trauma, and learning disabilities such as FASD and ADHD.

Specific skills such as program development, sports, arts and crafts, and recreation planning are an asset in engaging youth in meaningful activities. The School Youth Worker will possess a strong ability to provide assessment, behavior management, and assist the teacher in the classroom with curriculum development and student tutoring. Team work, collaboration and creativity are key assets to worker in this dynamic program.

Responsibilities

Provides culturally safe and diverse, in-class support services to students
Establishes relationships with youth to ensure they are supported to make connections to longer term community resources, specifically those that address their needs relating to education and life skills
Engages with and encourages youth to participate in pro-social activities by supporting daily school-based outings in the community
Administers paperwork, daily case notes and statistical record keeping and reporting
Supports teaching staff to develop creative curriculum opportunities that mirror real life learning
Provides one to one outreach to students experiencing barriers to class attendance; some community outreach or home visits may be required
Creates and maintains stakeholder relationships in the communities that we serve, by forging mutually beneficial connections and building networks to better serve our participants; Partnerships may include the MCFD Social Work and Probation teams, Surrey School District, RCMP and many other youth serving community agencies connected to the students
Prepares monthly reports for funders and attend integrated case management meetings, ensuring that all information is current and relevant, as well as identify emergent trends that need to be addressed
Participates in team meetings and team building by communicating accurately and objectively about any ideas, thoughts or issues regarding the program and the work that is being done
Shares ideas and understanding with fellow team mates, work collaboratively with all team members
Experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, and emotional needs
Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
Knowledge of trauma‑informed and positive behaviour support strategies
Ability to remain calm and effective during challenging or escalated situations
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support professionals
Strong understanding of confidentiality, boundaries, and professional conduct
Flexibility and ability to adapt support to individual student needs
Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer‑paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
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 day 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, JEDI and more