Youth Worker

PCRS

Surrey

On-site

CAD 56,000 - 59,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Training program

Job summary

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) seeks a Youth Worker for Honour Secondary School in Surrey. 35 hours weekly on a fixed wage grid of $30.86–$32.18 per hour. The Youth Worker will provide one-to-one support to students to ensure a successful school experience.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with goal planning, outreach to community resources, and supportive activities to promote learning and well-being.

Qualifications

2-year diploma or higher in Child and Youth Care or related field.
1 year of related experience in a secondary school setting.
Bachelor's degree preferred in Child and Youth Care or related field.

Responsibilities

Provides culturally safe and diverse in-class support to vulnerable youth.
Establishes relationships to connect youth to long-term community resources.
Engages youth in pro-social activities and school-based outings.
Participates in team meetings and collaborates with staff.
Completes daily notes, documentation and reporting.
Supports teachers in developing creative curriculum opportunities.
Assists with assessments and behavior management as needed.
Maintains flexibility with hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Assessment skills

Behavior management

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Program development

Education

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

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

Job description

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 athr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date to Apply:

September 18, 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