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Youth Worker (Surrey)
Description
Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families 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 Surrey team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Surrey Area Director
Classification: Full-time or Part-Time
Location: Surrey
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. See more at .
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 workers salary benefits and ministry expenses.
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
- Fitness Allowance (gym membership fitness equipment etc)
- Benefits package (dental physio counseling life insurance travel RSPs etc. (based on 25hours))
- Leadership development
Youth Unlimited salaries are set by our Board of Directors with frontline salaries at the upper levels of industry standards. Staff also receive strong organizational support and our average staff retention is over 10 years.
As part of this role you will actively build a team of ministry partners who support your work through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds to cover your salary and program expenses. Training coaching and resources are provided to help you succeed in this important aspect of ministry.
To apply: Click the apply now button found on this page.
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online then the position is available.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Youth Unlimited is a wealth of programs and clubs, with over 30 different ones! Partner with YU to help bring youth potential to life across Metro Vancouver, BC.
