Child and Youth Worker

East Vancouver Education Centre (EVEC)

Regular Full Time  |  Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.17/hour)  |  Reporting to: Team Lead, EVEC

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

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) requires a Child and Youth Worker to support the East Vancouver Education program (EVEC) located at the Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC). EVEC is an alternate high school in partnership between PCRS and the Vancouver School Board (VSB) which integrates recreational activities to encourage social and emotional learning, along with academic goal setting. The Child and Youth Worker should have a clear understanding of child development, goal setting, and behavioral intervention strategies to support and encourage student success.

As a crucial member of the educational support staff team at EVEC, you will work directly with students, and the team, as well as provide family and classroom support. This position will be primarily working in an outreach capacity, assisting a VSB teacher with support of students with multiple barriers, and will work on a Monday to Friday schedule, with possibility of weekends and evenings. The successful applicant will be able to mentor, guide, empower, and advocate for students needs. It is expected that the candidate will be adaptable and have good knowledge and skill in working with youth who often experience barriers and work to promote resilience.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, fostering trust and a safe environment.
• Assess and understand the social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans in collaboration with educators and other professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary.
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops focusing on life skills, conflict resolution, and personal development.
• Advocate for students within the school community and liaise with parents/guardians, teachers, and external agencies as needed.
• Monitor and document student progress and behaviors, maintaining accurate records.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusivity, and diversity among students and staff.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSW or BA in Child & Youth care or a degree in a related discipline with 2 years’ experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. 
• Previous experience working with children and youth in educational or community settings with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and trauma-informed care principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, and be adaptable, in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Crisis intervention, behavioural intervention, and conflict resolution skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Requires a valid Class 5 Driver's License; successful candidates will provide a clean driver's abstract
• Requires use of a personal vehicle with business use insurance (mileage is paid)
• Criminal Records Check including the vulnerable sector.

Additional Assets

• Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent certification including CPR-C
• Proven ability to work in an anti-oppression, anti-racist framework.
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops.
• Proven experience working with Indigenous, LGBTQ2SIA+, BIPOC populations of youth.
• Suicide Prevention Training
• Trauma Informed/Resilience training
• Substance use, mental health training
• Class 4 Drivers License for Commercial Vehicles

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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 xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō 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.