Youth Outreach Worker - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Pathways to Education™ VancouverRegular Full Time (Grid 13)PCRS is a long-standing, award-winning not-for-profit that serves the most vulnerable people in the Province of B.C. We believe that helping the most marginalized individuals and families will raise the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our vision is to see everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities, and our mission is to inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. We value advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being. We have been recognized for placing a high value on work-life balance. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who take care of the people we serve.The Pathways to Education Program™ is a national program operating in 21 communities across Canada and provides a comprehensive set of academic, social, financial, and individual supports to youth. The Vancouver program location is part of a place-based collective impact initiative, the Our Place Graduation Strategy. The Surrey program location holds strong partnerships with the local schools and school districts to deliver the program.Position Summary:The Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for providing individualized case management and group programming facilitation to support youth succeed both academically and socially. This position involves developing relationships with youth and liaising with family members, school personnel, and community staff to support the educational needs of youth. In addition, Youth Outreach Workers will support the after-school tutoring and mentoring programming based in the community. The successful candidate will be dynamic, skilled and experienced in connecting with diverse communities, including Aboriginal, newcomer, and LGBTQ youth, to ensure they feel safe, supported, and connected. This position reports to the Program Supervisor of the Pathways Surrey Program.PRIMARY DUTIES:1) 1 to 1 Case Management:Develop plans in collaboration with youth and appropriate adults (i.e. Parents, guardians, teachers & other school staff, community partners) to address the educational needs/goals of individual youthMonitor and support youth progress, engagement and participation in the program and liaise with program staffEngage with families and facilitate their involvement in the educational goals and plans for youth in the programProvide advocacy and support to assist youth access information and support services2) Develop supportive and engaging relationships with youth:Work with youth to identify goals, strengths, issues and students concerns while supporting their participation in tutoring, mentoring, school and community activities3) Support the design, development, and facilitation of tutoring and mentoring:Develop diverse resources that address specific learning styles, abilities and needsSupport youth to fully engage in tutoring and mentoring programProvide support and mentorship to volunteers to engage with youth with effective tutoring and mentoring techniquesDimensions of WorkThe primary interface is direct with youth, volunteers and colleagues in the Pathways programDirect reporting relationship to Program SupervisorCoordination and sharing information with the relevant program, school, families and community staffWork ConditionsHours – early afternoon into the evening and occasional weekends (regular workdays may include 11-7 PM, 12-8 PM).Flexibility is required as there may be a need for earlier or later hours depending upon circumstances to offer support to youth at key times.Travel between multiple sites in the designated communityAcademic and Job Experience Required:Post-secondary degree in education, Social Work, Psychology, or Child and Youth Care diploma. Plus two years’ experience working with diverse youth populations, or a combination of related education and work experience with youth.Basic Requirements:Criminal records check including the vulnerable sectorStandard first aid and CPR (training provided if needed)Use of own vehicle with reimbursementClean driver’s abstractDesired Requirements:Experience working with youth and families in Strathcona, DTES and ChinatownExperience providing 1-to-1 case management in an educational contextExperience working in programs supporting the educational success for youth in this communityExperience and/or knowledge of working with the public school system (grade 7 -12)Specific training and/or experience with youth with special needs or new language learnersExperience working with and guiding volunteersExperience facilitation of groupsKnowledge of community and social servicesUnderstanding of the impact of racism and oppressionUnderstanding of the impact of settlement journeyPCRS fosters an environment which ensures a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and all abilities. We strongly encourage candidates whose identities, connections and/or experiences areConnected to the Strathcona / Downtown Eastside / Chinatown communitiesHave spoken and/or written languages additional to English, particularly Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, ArabicIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Pathways Program Associate managerSalary Range: $25.71/hour – $28.43/hour, plus benefitsClosing Date: Open until filled“PCRS fosters an environment that ensures a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and all abilities.”