Youth Outreach Worker

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community services department is seeking a passionate Youth Outreach Worker to join their dedicated team. This permanent full-time position focuses on delivering preventative, community-based services to youth, helping them develop essential skills and manage their emotions. The ideal candidate will engage with youth across various settings, providing support and fostering personal and social growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in West Vancouver. If you have a background in social sciences and a passion for youth development, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with youth, preferably in outreach.
• Ability to recognize and deal with behavioral and social adjustment issues.

Responsibilities

• Establish ongoing relationships with youth in imminent risk.
• Plan and supervise Youth Services outreach programs and events.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Crisis Management

Group Dynamics

Event Planning

Education

University or College Degree in Social Sciences

Education or Child and Youth Care

Tools

Emergency First Aid Certification

CPR ‘C’ and AED Certification

Class 4 BC Driver’s License

Job description

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER

(Permanent Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently seeking to fill a permanent full-time Youth Outreach Worker to join our highly qualified team. In addition to delivering primarily preventative, “wrap-around” community-based services to address age-appropriate needs, this position will respond to youths' unique needs to develop knowledge and skills, learn to manage emotions and relationships, and acquire important attributes and abilities, and will engage with youth in all places and spaces in West Vancouver.

Reporting to the Youth Services and Aquatics Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing ongoing relationships with youth, including those in imminent risk, to provide support and develop personal, social, and leadership potential;
• Providing outreach to youth in community;
• Working independently and utilizing critical thinking skills to work effectively with youth in crisis;
• Assist in managing youth in our various Youth Services drop in spaces
• Planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and supervising Youth Services outreach programs, out trips and events;
• Working in partnership and collaboration with other Youth Services providers;
• Understanding a wide variety of youth issues; and
• Performing other related duties as required.
  
  

The preferred candidate will have: the ability to recognize and deal with behavioural and social adjustment issues; considerable knowledge of small group dynamics and leadership related to youth; considerable knowledge of available recreational, social, educational, cultural and vocational opportunities offered through public and private organizations; working knowledge of standard casework techniques and their application to behavioural, social and family problems; past demonstrated experience working with a variety of partner agencies; ability to engage youth in activities; proven ability to generate new ideas and organize special events within a budget.

Required qualifications include: University or college degree in social sciences or a youth-related subject, such as Education or Child and Youth Care, plus a minimum of two years’ experience working with youth, preferably in an outreach capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A current Emergency First Aid (or better) with CPR ‘C’ and AED certification, an unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License and access to use of a personal vehicle is required. Additional training and courses in mental health, addictions, and personal coaching is an asset.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workplace and strive to meaningfully reflect the community we so proudly serve. We encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status

WVMEA (Union) – Permanent, Full-time

Hours Of Work

37.5 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate Of Pay

$36.97 per hour

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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