Middle Years/Youth Outreach Worker

The Middle Years/Youth Outreach Worker collaborates with the local schools and provides opportunities for the social connections and development of middle years children aged 7 – 12, as well as youth aged 12 – 18. This position will use a multi-faceted approach of contact, advocacy, prevention, and intervention through the school and/or family for children with mild to moderate mental health needs including anxiety. The Middle Years/Youth Outreach Worker engages children and youth in appropriate programming as per a developed plan, addressing issues of social inclusion, and supporting their successful transition from elementary school to high school. This position reports to the Team Leader and will support the various youth center programs. Duties include leading and planning recreational activities, preparing food, crafts, and facilitation of psychoeducational and life skills workshops.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in child and youth care, social work, psychology, or other related science field.
- Recent related experience working with vulnerable children and families preferred.

Job Skills:

- Knowledge of human development, attachment theories, and family systems.
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, counselling/mediation,



and experience working together with community partners and other professional staff, e.g., therapists, social workers.
- Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and following program standards, policies, and procedures of the organization.
- Providing life skills development and reinforcement of positive peer relationships.
- Good oral and written communications, progress reports, statistics, and general time management skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and have flexibility to adjust hours to actively join in the Youth Centre programming.

Other requirements:

- Police Information Check with vulnerable populations enhancement, Valid Class 5 BC drivers’ license, and Drivers Abstract.

Hours of work: 32 hours; 4 days per week

Hourly pay rate: $28.43 with advantages after three months

Start date: Until position is filled

We ask that you please submit a cover letter with your resume to [email protected].

Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest.

Pay: $28.43 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Middle Years/Youth Outreach Worker (Agassiz)
🏢 Agassiz Harrison Community Services
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