Do you have a passion to care for and teach important life skills to the most vulnerable youth in
your community? Do you value love, support and spiritual care as key ingredients to a young
person’s holistic well-being? Then a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. We are
currently hiring a youth worker to serve in Mission through the MY House program and other
outreach programming.
Title: Youth Outreach Worker
Reports to: Mission Area Director
Area/Department: Mission
Classification: Part-Time or Full-Time ( hours are negotiable and flexible)
About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in
partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important. See more at www.youthunlimited.com.
General Description:
Working in coordination with the Mission Youth House team and other Mission staff, a Youth
Outreach Worker is an individual who has a strong motivation to build relationships with young people in the community. Their focus will be to provide care for youth experiencing
homelessness, substance use and other challenges. Activities include running Mission Youth
House as part of a team, outreach to youth in settings such as homeless camps, youth centers, shelters, and other public spaces. This person will use their strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills to create connections with youth, teachers, counselors, churches, outreach workers and social workers in the community.
What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?
- Compassion and drive to advocate and care for the most vulnerable youth
- Passion for helping youth connect with their Creator and hope in Jesus
- Consistency and boldness in engaging a wide network of financial and community partners
- Willingness to work in partnership with other agencies and support workers in a teamwork-based case management system
- Leadership skills, especially in leading small groups of volunteers or youth
- Comfort and confidence in relating to a wide range of youth (ideally, from past experience)
- Willingness to engage in a variety of holistic harm reduction practices
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and relating to individuals experiencing substance abuse
- Ability to work in harmony with Youth Unlimited’s existing staff team
- Ability to work in a team and independently, while being a highly efficient time manager
- Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, small groups, and events
- Attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Good verbal and written communication
Working Conditions
- Use of own vehicle or public transit to travel to Mission Youth House, high schools and in the community
- Work alongside other Youth Unlimited staff and volunteers
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with individuals, schools, and community organizations
- Salary, expenses, and benefits (if applicable) are all raised by the applicant, with Youth Unlimited support and training. This includes participating in group fundraising events. Partial funding may be supplied through grants and partnerships. Please discuss with us!
- Training: 2-year credentialing training, ongoing relevant training
- Supervision and feedback: Regular meetings with direct report and team members
- Use of own vehicle or public transit to travel to Mission Youth House, high schools and in the community
- Work alongside other Youth Unlimited staff and volunteers
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with individuals, schools, and community organizations
- Salary, expenses, and benefits (if applicable) are all raised by the applicant, with Youth Unlimited support and training. This includes participating in group fundraising events. Partial funding may be supplied through grants and partnerships. Please discuss with us!
- Training: 2-year credentialing training, ongoing relevant training
- Supervision and feedback: Regular meetings with direct report and team members