Youth Worker

YFC Steinbach; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth engagement is seeking a compassionate Youth Worker to join their Chilliwack team. This role involves supporting vulnerable youth through mentorship, community engagement, and creating meaningful partnerships with local schools and churches. The ideal candidate will have a strong relationship with their faith and a passion for helping youth navigate challenges in their lives. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while fostering personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Financial coverage of ongoing education

Physical health memberships

Benefits package (dental, physio, etc.)

Leadership development

Monthly personal prayer days

Optional spiritual retreats

Qualifications

• Passion for helping youth and strong community ties are essential.
• Active relationship with Jesus and local church involvement required.

Responsibilities

• Support youth academically and socially in schools and community.
• Mentor youth and build partnerships with local organizations.

Skills

Mentoring

Community Engagement

Team Building

Youth Support

Education

Active church involvement

Job description

Youth Worker (Chilliwack)

Description

Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families, have mental health challenges, or have never had a connection with a church. If you feel compassion for youth like this, then a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our Chilliwack team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.

Job Title: Youth Worker

Reports to: Chilliwack Area Director

Classification: Full-time or Part-Time

Location: Chilliwack

About Youth Unlimited

Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community.

General Description

In this position, the youth worker would:

1. Provide spaces for youth to learn about Jesus
2. Support youth in school (academics, arts, shop class, sports, lunchtime, and more)
3. Run clubs, hang out times, and day trips
4. Mentor and disciple youth one-to-one
5. Build a volunteer team
6. Create partnerships between Youth Unlimited and churches, schools, and community agencies
7. Create a team of ministry partners who help fund the youth worker’s salary, benefits, and ministry expenses.

What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?

1. An active and healthy relationship with Jesus
2. A passion to help youth come to know Jesus
3. A deep concern for vulnerable youth
4. Active in a local church

Working conditions

1. Flexible hours, hybrid work locations
2. Personalized job descriptions
3. Work in a team
4. Monthly personal prayer days & optional spiritual retreats
5. Financial coverage of ongoing education
6. Physical health memberships (gym membership, fitness equipment etc)
7. Benefits package (dental, physio, counseling, life insurance, travel, RSP’s etc.)
8. Apprenticeship options
9. Leadership development

Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to learn more by visiting one of our ministries, volunteering, completing your internship with us, or completing our 1-year apprenticeship program.

Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online, then the position is available.