Youth Worker Spanish Speaking, New Westminster (fixed term until March 31, 2026)

New Westminster - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 29

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories the ancestral lands of the sḵwxwú7mesh selílwitulh xʷməθkʷəyəm qiqéyt scəwaθən məsteyəx kʷikʷəƛəm qicəy qʼʷa:nƛʼən SEMYOME Sólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) Stzuminus WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nationswhere we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC
is one of Canadas largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants refugees and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976 MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women Indigenous Peoples people with disabilities persons of diverse sexual orientation gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI) and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

Today the organization engages and serves over 26000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family interpretation and translation language and workplace training counselling and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization MOSAIC is among the countrys largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation a solid financial position and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a motivated Youth Worker to join our dedicated team! This position is based at the New Westminster Secondary School Welcome Centre. Not sure if youre 100% qualified We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.

POSITION FUNCTION:

The Youth Worker/Youth Programmer provides support to youth facilities educational workshopsfor youth and in the community. The Youth Worker works with youth in the age range and riskgroup specified by the program. The Youth Worker works closely with other youth programs withinMOSAIC as well as community partners.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide intensive support to youth in the program using the program delivery model
Remain current with CARF standards relevant to the program project or service
Conduct intake and assessments using a structured process
Develop a client-centered care plan and support youth in implementing it to achievetheir individual goals
Provide counselling support accompaniment resource information advocacy andreferral as needed
Organize and facilitate workshops for youth and parents as needed and othergathering opportunities in the community to promote the program and MOSAIC
Work collaboratively with the team; facilitate program team meetings coordinate thedevelopment of an action plan for the care team monitor progress and adjust asneeded
Understand and participate in the evaluation of the program or project; may developand implement evaluation of program components; provide recommendations forrevisions to program/project model and operation
Maintain accurate documentation on all clients and activities using the in-housedatabase system and required program forms

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in or diploma in Social Work HumanitiesCounselling Child & Youth Care Criminal Justice or arelated field or a certificate or diploma or course work inrelated fields or a combination of training and experiencein an area related to the program project or service.
Spanish Language required and other languages are an asset
Knowledge of MS Office applications publishing software databases and social media
Workshop and facilitation skills
Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Problem-solving skills
Tactful discrete diplomatic patient flexible
Customer service
Cultural sensitivity
Able to work independently and with a team

COMPENSATION: $28.58 - $29.25 per hour

HOURS:

full-time 35 hours/week fixed term until March 31 2026(Might be possibility of extension depending on funding)

The successful candidate must be able to commute to 820 6th Street New Westminster V3L 3C8

DEADLINE: 14 October 2025 by 4:30 pm

IMPORTANT NOTES:

MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.
Before applying you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such asRight to a Respectful WorkplaceandCode of Conduct.As of September 18 2023MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore until further notice employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.

Required Experience:

Junior IC