Job Description

Internal / External Posting

Newcomer Preteen and Youth Worker

Posted: September 8, 2025 Closing: until filled

The Newcomer Preteen and Youth Worker position works as part of the Youth Team for 21 hours (3 days) a week. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and facilitate programs for newcomer preteens and youth between the ages of 10-24 years old. This is a role for someone who enjoys program facilitation, engaging preteens and youth and works well in a team. We are looking for someone who likes to take initiative, is resourceful, energetic, and enjoys working in community. The position will require occasional evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Outreach to preteens and youth in the community, who may need engagement, academic, social- emotional, literacy or life skills support, and connect them to MPNH programs and services. Building connections and support preteens with elementary to high school transition. Provide individual needs assessments, information and referrals, advocacy and orientation to children and youth. Provide translation and interpretation services to immigrants and refugees to assist them to access school and community services. Work collaboratively with the Youth Team to lead and/or support MPNH's broad range of newcomer preteen and youth services, including individual and group support. Support the Youth Team with program administration by maintaining program and participant records and statistics. Complies with privacy legislation and all relevant regulations and policies. Participate in community and MPNH-wide events as needed.

Qualifications

Demonstrates sound judgement, strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Able to work in a diverse environment, with individuals and communities of all backgrounds and abilities and has a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Post-secondary education in child and youth care, recreation, psychology, counseling, social work, and/or community services. Minimum two years' recent work experience working in a community setting, ideally directly with children and youth. Experience, knowledge and skills in; program/workshop development, program marketing and outreach, implementation and evaluation, youth skills development, peer training, 1-1 mentorship and group facilitation. Knowledge of community resources available for children and youth and familiar with child welfare laws and policies. Experience with data entry, record keeping and strong administrative skills. Strong digital literacy skills and proficiency with Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, and online marketing platforms such as Canva. Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check is required. Possession of a BC Driver's License, First Aid Certificate, Responsible Adult Certificate are considered assets or the willingness to obtain. This position requires occasional availability to work in the evenings and on Saturdays.

Terms:

This is a regular part-time position for 21hrs/week that requires consistent in-person presence at MPNH.

Salary:

Starting wage between $24.83- $27.06, Step 2-4 or band P4 of ANHBC's salary grid, based on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefit package including vacation, paid sick time, medical, extended health, dental, and pension plan.

Please submit a resume with cover letter to Ronja Flugge, Director of Youth and Newcomer Services at rflugge@mpnh.org. No phone calls please.

We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will only be contacting those selected for interviews. MPNH is a non-profit, community based organization located in East Vancouver and is a part of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information on MPNH please visit www.mpnh.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.83-$27.06 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Experience:

community setting (specifically children and youth): 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person