Job Description

Youth Worker

Delta Youth Hub (DYH)

Term Part Time (10 hours per week, 1 year term)

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Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18/hour)

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Reporting to: Team Lead, Delta Youth Hub

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 at hr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Opportunity

PCRS is seeking an experienced youth worker to join our team at the Delta Youth Hub. In this role, you will work closely with the Hub Team Lead to create an inclusive, welcoming, and engaging environment for youth participants. The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of education, creativity for planning, developing and facilitating youth-centered programs along with hands-on experience, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with many community partners. The successful applicant will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in program development, recreation planning, and creative engagement through sports, music, arts and crafts is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to work evenings and the occasional weekend to accommodate the hours of the hub.

Responsibilities

Create an atmosphere of inclusivity, acceptance, and support. Develop and coordinate community engagement opportunities for youth. Develop and facilitate workshops. Establish relationships with youth to ensure they are supported to make connections to longer term community resources De-escalate crisis and facilitate conflict resolution. Respond to challenging behaviors and situations with trauma informed practices, using a non-judgmental professional approach with appropriate boundaries and kindness.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field plus one year of related experience or a 2 year diploma in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, or Youth Criminal Justice plus two years related work experience Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector. Valid driver's license Use of own vehicle to transport participants (mileage paid) Current first aid and CPR certificate

Additional Assets

Sound judgement and effective personal skills Motivational Interviewing Solid understanding of youth substance use and youth homelessness Experience in working with newcomer youth Mental health training. Training in identifying and working with youth who have experienced exploitation or sexual abuse Knowledge of Delta and community partners is an asset.

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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.



We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the x?m ??kw?y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish), S?l?ilw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc??wa??n m?stey?x? (Tsawwassen), q?ic??y (Katzie), k?ik?????m (Coquitlam), qiqeyt (Qayqayt), mathxwi (Matsqui) and Sto:l? Nations.

Our Vision

Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!

Our Mission

To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values

Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

We Offer Our Staff

Equitable Base Pay - we are a Certified Living Wage Employer Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day
Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
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 time 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, EDI, etc.

Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements - details for this posting will be provided on request.*