Youth Hub Coordinator

Newton Youth Hub, Surrey

Term Full Time |  Term Length: 18 Months (Mat. Leave)  |  Grid 15 ($32.87 - $34.28/hour)  |  Reporting to: Manager, Youth Services Surrey North

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

The Youth Hub Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for youth to access the support and services they need to achieve their goals. This person is a natural network-builder who sees potential in youth, community, and partnerships. They develop and enhance relationships with all staff, partners, and community. They work closely with the City Centre Youth Hub Coordinator and share activities, budgets, and planning for all Surrey Youth Services.

The Coordinator brings leadership knowledge as well as a solid background in youth engagement and community development. The drop-in space provides both brief one-on-one support and some longer-term case management, so the coordinator is an experienced youth worker who can quickly build rapport with a wide variety of youth. As a hub for youth services and agencies, the Coordinator is integral in the co-creation of culture and collaboration at the hub.

This position requires working flexible hours into the evenings and weekends.
The successful applicant is also expected to participate in activities with young people such as sports, art, music etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programming and special events in the resource room to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for youth.
• Create and distribute monthly programming calendar
• Work with the manager to facilitate program expansion and partnership development with other local youth service providers.
• Responsible for the day-to-day program operational budgets and assist with reports
• Provide advocacy and support to assist youth and their families to access information and support services.
• Fulfil financial, statistical, and other progress reporting requirements
• Coordinate and co-chair Centre and OSH staff meetings.
• Communicate regularly with partners, and develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Supervision and support of volunteers and practicum students.

Qualifications

All staff at PCRS are required to pass a Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector check for working with children and vulnerable adults, performed by the Ministry of Justice.

• B.A. in a related field, or a Child and Youth Care Diploma plus two years' experience or a combination of related work experience/education. Two years of related leadership/supervision experience.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
• Valid B.C. Driver's License - Class 5 or equivalent; successful candidates will provide a clean driver's abstract. Business Use insurance and mileage will be paid.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle to use for work purposes.

Additional Assets

• Additional language skills
• Valid B.C. Driver's License - Class 4 Commercial
• Bronze Cross certification (for swimming and beach activities)
• Crisis Intervention / De-escalation training
• Training to address depression/suicide/mental health assessment
• Certification in recreation, arts, and youth engagement 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 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.