Youth Engagement Worker - Casual

City of Mission; Mission; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Mission, BC is seeking a Youth Engagement Worker to foster positive relationships with youth ages 12-18. This role involves planning activities at the Mission Youth Centre and Leisure Centre, promoting personal and social development while ensuring the safety of participants. Candidates should have knowledge of adolescent development and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible hours and a pay rate of $24.50/hour, with no guaranteed minimum hours.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of adolescent development.
• Ability to address and mitigate unsafe conduct.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with youth aged 12-18.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities and programs.
• Monitor the well-being and safety of young people.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care

Job description

• Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture - Contract
• Vacancy Status: Contract

Company Description

Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Stó:lō Peoples, specifically on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Máthexwi, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavour.

Job Description

The City of Mission’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to build positive and trusted relationships with youth ages 12-18 at the Mission Youth Centre and Mission Leisure Centre. Supporting the personal, social, and emotional development of youth, this role monitors the well-being and safety of young people, responding appropriately to emerging needs and concerns, and helping them navigate challenging situations. Planning and delivering engaging activities and programs, this role also encourages participation, creativity, and collaboration, fostering an inclusive environment where youth can express their unique selves, build self-confidence, and have fun.

Qualifications

Candidates for this role must have a working knowledge of adolescent development, valuing young people as capable, diverse individuals with their own voices, experiences, strengths, and potentials. Candidates must have strong skills in interpersonal communication, conflict management and problem-solving, ethical and trauma-informed decision-making, and leadership. Candidates must also be able to address and mitigate unsafe and inappropriate conduct with assertiveness, sensitivity, and respect.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care (or in a related field of study) or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including youth recreation and working with youth in a supportive role. A vulnerable sector criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment. Emergency First Aid and CPR certification will also be required. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or equivalent) is an asset. A working knowledge of community resources, the Child Protection Act, neurodiversity, mental health, substance use, bullying, gang violence, and issues facing vulnerable youth populations is also an asset. All candidates must be at least 19 years of age.

Additional Information

This is a casual position with flexible, variable hours based on program needs. Hours include afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends. There is no guarantee of minimum weekly hours; shifts will be offered as required and may vary from week to week. The rate of pay is $24.50/hour, plus 4% vacation pay in accordance with the BC Employment Standards Act.