YOUTH & FAMILY WORKER
job summary:
YFW Role:
The role offers both 1-1 and group support to help youth navigate challenges, build life skills and strengthen community connections. Using a strength-based, youth-centered approach, the YFW meets youth where they’re at, fosters a sense of belonging and empowers them to reach their goals. The YFW collaborates with families, community partners and team members, and plays an active role in Youth Space – supporting interactive programs that build social, emotional and interpersonal skills. Our work is rooted in inclusion, equality and community building. We strongly encourage application from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPoC) individuals with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Responsibilities:
Build trusting relationships with youth and families, providing culturally responsive support and advocacy.
Manage a caseload with all required documentation and reporting.
Conduct weekly outreach and respond to urgent needs using a trauma-informed approach.
Support Youth Space programming (individual and group), providing practical resources and attending at least once weekly.
Assist in planning and delivering life skills, recreational, and cultural workshops.
Collaborate with community partners (e.g., MCFD, CYMH, schools) to support youth well-being.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to record-keeping standards.
Job Details:
Closing Date: Open until position is filled
Hiring Range: ANHBC Salary Grid Band P4 $24.11-26.27/hr
Terms of Employment: 28-35 hours/week, including some evening hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong ability to build connections and meet youth where they’re at.
Understanding of the diverse and complex needs of marginalized youth.
Experience with trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, adolescent development, and system navigation.
Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Professional communication, documentation, and boundary-setting skills.
Knowledge of community resources, group facilitation, and case management.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Flexible, resourceful, and well-organized.
Second language an asset.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma, degree or attending education in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Education, Health Sciences, or related field
Prior volunteer, work, or lived experience with vulnerable populations
Understanding of Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility, and approaching the work through a decolonized lens
Personal vehicle insured for business use, minimum $2 million liability and valid driver’s license and satisfactory current driver’s abstract (mileage paid)
Current First Aid & CPR certificate; Foodsafe certification an asset
Clean Criminal record check
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by email with subject line: YOUTH & FAMILY WORKER
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to: Helena George, Director of Integrated Youth and Family Services by email:
hgeorge@alexhouse.net
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position. Our total compensation and benefits package reflects our commitment to our staff and their family.
For more information about Alex House visit www.alexhouse.net
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.
No phone calls please. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews.