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Youth Unlimited Greater Vancouver Job Board

Youth Worker

hybrid
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . August 14, 2024

Description

YOUTH WORKER (Maple Ridge)


Description
Do you have a passion to care for and resource 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 Maple Ridge.

Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Maple Ridge Area Director
Area/Department: Maple Ridge
Classification: Full-time or part-time

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.

General Description
Working in cooperation with the Maple Ridge Area Director and other Maple Ridge staff, a high
school youth support worker with YU focuses primarily on volunteering in our local schools, one
on one mentoring, and participation in YU Maple Ridge programs. They are extra support to
students and staff in the school, and have a heart to see students thrive mentally, physically,
socially, spiritually and emotionally.

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
● Professionalism in verbal and written communication
● Consistency and boldness in engaging a wide network of financial and
community partners
● 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)
● Ability to work in harmony with Youth Unlimited’s existing staff team
● Ability to work in team and independently, while being a highly efficient time
manager
● Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, small groups, and events
● Active in a local church

Working conditions

● Meeting youth and adults in public places
● Use of own vehicle or public transit to travel to required locations
● Collaborating with other Maple Ridge staff, Greater Vancouver staff, volunteers
and community partners
● Developing and maintaining partnerships with individuals, schools, and
community organizations
● Occasional evening work, weekend work, day trips, and extended trips
● Salary, expenses, and benefits (if applicable) are all raised by the applicant, with
Youth Unlimited support and training. Partial funding may be supplied through
grants and partnerships. Please discuss with us!

Advantages & Opportunities

● Flexible hours, hybrid work locations
● Personalized job descriptions
● Work in a team environment
● 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

Youth Unlimited salaries are set by a board of directors and our frontlines salaries are at the
levels of industry standards. Youth Unlimited staff receive strong support. Average staff
retainment is more than 10 years.

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 Maple Ridge:
Please click apply above!

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!