Youth Outreach Worker (Leave Coverage Term)
Job Category : Adult or Youth Worker
Requisition Number : YOUTH
- Posted : August 12, 2026
- Full-Time
Locations
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City Centre Youth Hub (CCYH)
10453 Whalley Blvd
Surrey, BC V3T5B1, CAN
City Centre Youth Hub (CCYH)
10453 Whalley Blvd
Surrey, BC V3T5B1, CAN
- Pay or shift range: $30.86 CAD to $32.18 CAD
Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. PCRS operates on a fixed wage grid with a step increase typically granted after one year of employment.
Description
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 Personal information will be kept confidential.
Last Date to Apply:
August 28, 2026
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.
About the Program
The Pathways to Education Program™ is a national program, operating in 20 communities across Canada and provides a comprehensive set of academic, social, financial, and individual supports to youth. The primary goal of the Pathways to Education program is to enhance the educational success of youth living in the Downtown Eastside/Strathcona communities in Vancouver and Guildford/Whalley communities in Surrey.
Hours & Conditions of Work
- Term Full Time (temporary)
- 35 hours weekly
- Working Hours - Flexibility is required as there may be a need for earlier or later hours depending upon circumstances to offer support to young people at key times.
- Travel between multiple sites in the designated community.
Position Summary
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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 as well as 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 Indigenous, newcomer, and LGBTQ youth to ensure they feel safe, supported, and connected.
Responsibilities
- Develops plans in collaboration with youth and appropriate adults (parents/guardians, teachers & other school staff, community partners) to address the educational needs/goals of individual youth
- Monitors and supports youth progress, engagement and participation in the program and liaises with program staff
- Engages with families and facilitates their involvement in the educational goals and plans for youth in the program
- Provides advocacy and support to assist youth access information and support services
- Works with youth to identify goals, strengths, issues, and students concerns, while supporting their participation in tutoring, mentoring, school, and community activities
- Supports youth to fully engage in tutoring and mentoring programs
- Provides support and mentorship to volunteers to engage with youth with effective tutoring and mentoring techniques
- Develops diverse resources that address specific learning styles, abilities, and needs
- Specific training and/or experience with youth with special needs or new language learners
- Knowledge of community and social services
- Understanding of impact of racism and oppression
- Understanding of impact of settlement journey
- Experience or knowledge of working with the public school system, grades 8-12
- Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
- Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
- Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
- 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 day off program
- Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
- In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for career development
- Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more
Eligibility varies depending on employment terms and role requirements – details for this specific prospect will be provided on request.
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Required
2-Year Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.
Experience
Required
2 years:
2 years:
Related experience working with diverse youth populations
Preferred
Experience facilitating groups
Experience working with and guiding volunteers
Experience providing 1-to-1 case management in an educational context
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📌 Youth Outreach Worker (Leave Coverage Term) (Surrey)
🏢 PCRS
📍 Surrey