Youth Services Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) in Burns Lake, BC, is hiring a Youth Services Worker for a 3‑month term role at 35 hours per week. You will support at-risk youth, help create a safe drop-in environment, and assist with immediate needs such as meals and clothing while guiding long-term goals like housing and employment.

The position requires a post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work, with at least two years’ youth work experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with at-risk and high-risk youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering youth-focused services and field-based supports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Youth Drop-in Center.
• Support youth who are at risk of becoming unhoused or are unhoused and face barriers in accessing resources and services.
• Assist in creating a safe, secure and supportive environment.
• Advocate and address immediate needs of the youth, including meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, shower, laundry, storage, access to computer, internet and telephone.
• Identify long-term goals with the youth, including housing, employment, budgeting, accessing health and social services, cultural connections.

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type: Term – 3 months, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

The Youth Services program delivers a range of cultural, recreational, educational, and land-based opportunities that enhance protective factors for youth, and young adults through year-round group programming and one-on-one service delivery. Our Youth Centers and staff offer wrap-around, low-barrier resources in Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, and the CSFS Member Nations. The Youth Services team provides youth empowerment services in a safe and welcoming space that encourages youth engagement. Our programming instills cultural pride and is working to create brighter futures for Indigenous youth.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Youth Drop-in Center.
• Support youth who are at risk of becoming unhoused or are unhoused and are experiencing barriers in accessing resources and services.
• Assist in creating a safe, secure and supportive environment
• Advocate and address immediate needs of the youth, including but not limited to: meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, shower, laundry, storage, access to computer, internet and telephone.
• Identify long-term goals with the youth, including but not limited to: housing, employment, budgeting, accessing health and social services, cultural connections.
• A post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field preferred
• Two years’ experience working with at-risk and high-risk youth
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:The target hiring range for this position is $30.5556 to $39.5703 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Please note that this is a term position ending in 3 months and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Deadline to Apply: November 13, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

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Job Desc Youth Services Worker- 2022-10.pdf