Youth Worker

PCRS; Surrey; Presencial; CAD 43 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Pension plan

Flexible schedules

Training programs

Resumo da oferta

PCRS is seeking a Youth Worker at City Centre Youth Hub in Surrey, BC. This full-time role offers a wage grid of $30.86–$32.18 per hour on a fixed wage schedule, with a 35-hour work week and potential evenings/weekends.

The position focuses on providing one-to-one support to students, building relationships, and connecting youth to education and community resources. Strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualificações

• 2-year diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.
• Bachelor's degree or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.
• 1 year of related experience in a secondary school setting.
• 3 years of experience working with multi-barriered or vulnerable youth.

Responsabilidades

• Provides culturally safe and diverse, in-class support services to vulnerable youth.
• Establishes relationships with youth to connect to longer term community resources.
• Engages with youth in pro-social activities and daily school-based outings.
• Participates in team meetings and collaborates with team members.
• Completes administrative paperwork, daily case notes and reporting.
• Supports teaching staff to develop creative curriculum opportunities.

Formação académica

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Bachelor's in Child and Youth Care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

City Centre Youth Hub (CCYH) 10453 Whalley Blvd Surrey, BC V3T5B1, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $30.86 CAD to $32.18 CAD Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. PCRS operates on a fixed wage grid with a step increase typically granted after one year of employment.

Description

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department [e-mail]. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date to Apply:

October 23, 2026

About PCRS

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

About the Program

Honour Secondary School (HSS) is an independent secondary schoolin Surrey serving youth in Grades 10-12 who benefit from an alternative educational setting. HSS offers a comprehensive academic program within a small, supportive learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction, flexibility, and strong relationships. The program is designed to create a safe, engaging space where students can re-engage with their education, build academic confidence, and develop positive skills and behaviours that support long-term success. HSS also provides targeted support to address barriers to learning and works collaboratively with justice, community, and partners to support student stability and positive educational outcomes.

Hours & Conditions of Work

• Regular Full Time
• 35 hours weekly
• Work Hours - will be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Position Summary

Wage Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18 per hour)

The Youth Worker’s primary focus is providing one-to-one support to students to ensure a successful school experience. The core role is to support students to excel in the school setting. This may include participating in goal planning and providing teachers with information to develop the IEP. The worker will have a sound understanding of both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviors and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, the effects of trauma, and learning disabilities such as FASD and ADHD. Specific skills such as program development, sports, music, arts and crafts, and recreation planning are an asset in engaging youth in meaningful activities.

The HSS Youth Worker will possess a strong ability to provide assessments and behavior management in addition, teamwork, collaboration, and creativity are key desired assets in this role. The person selected for this role will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the youth hub.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally safe and diverse, in-class support services to vulnerable youth
• Establishes relationships with youth to ensure they are supported to make connections to longer term community resources, specifically those that address their needs relating to education and life skills
• Engages with and encourage youth to participate in pro-social activities by supporting daily school-based outings in the community
• Participates in outdoor or gym activities such as hiking, swimming, sports, basketball etc.
• Participates in team meetings and team building
• Shared ideas and understanding with team members and work collaboratively
• Completes administrative paperwork, daily case notes and statistical record keeping/ reporting
• Provides one-to-one outreach to students experiencing barriers to class attendance; this could mean picking up students from home and bringing them to school
• Provides outreach support by taking youth to appointments in the community such as medical, legal, counselling, grocery shopping etc.
• Supports teaching staff to develop creative curriculum opportunities that mirror real life
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
• Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
• Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
• Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
• Flexible schedules and earned day off program
• Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
• In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more

Eligibility varies depending on employment terms and role requirements – details for this specific opportunity will be provided on request.

Qualifications

Education

Required

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

Preferred

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

Experience

Required

1 year:

Related experience working in a secondary school setting

Preferred

3 years:

Experience working with multi-barriered or vulnerable youth