Youth Worker

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 at hr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date to Apply:

October 23, 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

Honour Secondary School (HSS) is an independent secondary school in Surrey serving youth in Grades 10–12 who benefit from an alternative educational setting. HSS offers a comprehensive academic program within a small, supportive learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction, flexibility, and strong relationships. The program is designed to create a safe, engaging space where students can re‑engage with their education, build academic confidence, and develop positive skills and behaviours that support long‑term success. HSS also provides targeted support to address barriers to learning and works collaboratively with justice, community, and partners to support student stability and positive educational outcomes.

Hours & Conditions of Work

• Regular Full Time
• 35 hours weekly
• Work Hours - will be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Position Summary

Wage Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18 per hour)

The Youth Worker’s primary focus is providing one-to-one support to students to ensure a successful school experience. The core role is to support students to excel in the school setting. This may include participating in goal planning and providing teachers with information to develop the IEP. The worker will have a sound understanding of both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviors and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, the effects of trauma, and learning disabilities such as FASD and ADHD. Specific skills such as program development, sports, music, arts and crafts, and recreation planning are an asset in engaging youth in meaningful activities.

The HSS Youth Worker will possess a strong ability to provide assessments and behavior management in addition, teamwork, collaboration, and creativity are key desired assets in this role. The person selected for this role will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the youth hub.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally safe and diverse, in-class support services to vulnerable youth
• Establishes relationships with youth to ensure they are supported to make connections to longer term community resources, specifically those that address their needs relating to education and life skills
• Engages with and encourage youth to participate in pro-social activities by supporting daily school-based outings in the community
• Participates in outdoor or gym activities such as hiking, swimming, sports, basketball etc.
• Participates in team meetings and team building
• Shared ideas and understanding with team members and work collaboratively
• Completes administrative paperwork, daily case notes and statistical record keeping/ reporting
• Provides one-to-one outreach to students experiencing barriers to class attendance; this could mean picking up students from home and bringing them to school
• Provides outreach support by taking youth to appointments in the community such as medical, legal, counselling, grocery shopping etc.
• Supports teaching staff to develop creative curriculum opportunities that mirror real life

What We Offer

• Equitable & Transparent Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
• 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 professional 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 opportunity will be provided on request.