Youth Unlimited Greater Vancouver Job Board
Youth Worker (Central Abbotsford)
hybrid
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . October 17, 2024
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . October 17, 2024
Description
Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families, are first-generation Canadians, have mental health challenges, or have never had a connection with a church. If you feel compassion for youth like this, then a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our central Abbotsford team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Abbotsford Area Director
Classification: Full-time or Part-Time
Location: Abbotsford
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.
General Description
In this position, the youth worker would:
- Provide spaces for youth to learn about Jesus
- Support youth in school (academics, arts, shop class, sports, lunchtime, and more)
- Run clubs, hang out times, and day trips
- Mentor and disciple youth one-to-one
- Build a volunteer team
- Create partnerships between Youth Unlimited and churches, schools, and community agencies
- Create a team of ministry partners who help fund the youth worker’s salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. You may qualify for a fund that Abbotsford has in place to assist new staff.
What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?
- An active and healthy relationship with Jesus
- A passion to help youth come to know Jesus
- A deep concern for vulnerable youth
- Active in a local church
Working conditions
- Flexible hours, hybrid work locations
- Personalized job descriptions
- Work in a team
- Monthly personal prayer days & optional spiritual retreats
- Financial coverage of ongoing education
- Physical health memberships (gym membership, fitness equipment etc)
- Benefits package (dental, physio, counseling, life insurance, travel, RSP’s etc.)
- Apprenticeship options
- Leadership development
Please contact dave@youthunlimited.com and let us know if you would like to learn more by visiting one of our ministries, volunteering, completing your internship with us, or completing our 1-year apprenticeship program.
How to apply:
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online, then the position is available.
To apply for a full-time or part-time role at Youth Unlimited in Abbotsford:
Please send applications to Dean Klassen: dean@youthunlimited.com