Youth Housing & Life Skills Specialist

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable & Transparent Base Pay - Lif

Health Benefits Coverage

Staff training & development

Job summary

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) operates Vancouver's Housing program, offering 1-1 case management for diverse youth in Semi Independent Living homes. The role focuses on housing search, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, and liaison with social workers to secure safe, affordable housing.

The Transitional Housing Worker develops relationships with youth, provides life skills coaching, and leads group activities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field required.
• Experience with youth aged 16–25 in residential settings (2 years) required.
• Driver's License Class 5 required.
• MANDT Certification required.
• Basic First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Develops supportive relationships with youth and creates individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants.
• Supports youth to attend school, work or volunteer activities and maintain program expectations.
• Maintains accurate case notes and monitors youth progress and engagement.
• Performs moving support, rent collection, and other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Education

2-year Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field

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

Tools

Driver's License Class 5

MANDT Certification

Basic First Aid

Job description

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) operates Vancouver's Housing program, offering 1-1 case management for diverse youth in Semi Independent Living homes. The role focuses on housing search, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, and liaison with social workers to secure safe, affordable housing.

The Transitional Housing Worker develops relationships with youth, provides life skills coaching, and leads group activities within a supportive team.