Young Parent Support Worker

Options Community Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Options Community Services in Surrey, BC is seeking a Young Parent Support Worker to empower young families through personalized outreach, parenting guidance and connection to community resources. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will collaborate with social workers, provide crisis intervention, support goal setting and help families build independence while respecting confidentiality.

This temporary full-time role offers a wage of $30.15 per hour (subject to funding) in Surrey—a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care or related field.
• First Aid certificate required.
• Experience with crisis line support advantageous.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle and a satisfactory driving abstract.
• Experience with Indigenous youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized outreach to young parents to help them develop parenting, social, and independent living skills.
• Coordinate with social workers and community professionals; offer crisis intervention and resource planning.
• Support goal-oriented strategies to enhance parenting, social skills, and community integration.

Skills

First Aid certificate

Crisis line support experience

Experience with Indigenous youth

Class 5 Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care or related field

Tools

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

Growing Together Young Parent Outreach Program

Temporary Full-Time

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July 31, 2026

Surrey, BC

$30.15 per hour

(subject to funding model)

August 31, 2026

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about empowering young parents? Step into a rewarding role as a Young Parent Support Worker in Surrey, where everyday is a chance to help shape brighter futures for young families in our community!

Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will be assisting youth and young families by providing them with the skills and resources to thrive and integrate into the community . As a Young Parent Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized outreach to young parents, focusing on goal-oriented strategies for enhancing parenting, social skills, and independence. You'll also coordinate with social workers and community professionals, offering crisis intervention and equipping families with essential parenting skills and planning support.

Qualifications

You will be part of a program that provides one on one support with parenting, connections to community programs and services such as health, employment, education, and advocacy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field, with consideration given to a combination of education and relevant experience. A current First Aid certificate is required, and experience with crisis line support is advantageous. Candidates with experience working with Indigenous youth, as well as young parents and families, are preferred. Additionally, a Class 5 Driver’s License, access to a reliable vehicle, and a satisfactory driving abstract are essential for this role.

The ideal candidate exhibits professional etiquette and a high level of flexibility and initiative, demonstrated through effective teamwork and strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. They possess a commitment to problem-solving, the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Sensitivity to sensitive issues, maintaining confidentiality, and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity are crucial, while upholding ethical standards in all professional interactions.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.