Youth Recreation Support Worker

Youth Support 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. Personal information will be kept confidential.
Opportunity Traverse is a program located in Chilliwack, BC, that provides bed-based treatment for youth (13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a recreation-based program using a therapeutic approach focusing on trauma-informed practice to provide treatment and basic care, service planning and therapeutic recreation to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth. This is an opportunity to work as a youth support worker (YSW) within a larger multi-disciplinary team comprised of clinical counsellors, youth support workers, recreation workers, kitchen team, housekeeping and the intake and transition team.
The YSW auxiliary staff will be working a variety of days, evenings, or overnight awake shifts, as well as any day between Monday – Sunday.

Support the day to day needs of participants and daily activities of the program, including the emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental needs of participants, in group and 1-1 settings.
Support youth with emotional regulation and coping skills.
Facilitate, co-facilitate, and support group-based programming with a focus on substance use, relevant mental health skills, life skills and recreation programming.
Participate alongside participants in programming and be a healthy role model by incorporating Traverse program agreements into your practice.
Support youth with exploring and experiencing diverse cultures and spiritualities.
Completing and managing daily documentation such as case notes, critical incident reports, care team updates, trip planning, group outlines and programming calendars.
Respond to challenging behaviors and situations with trauma informed practices, using a non-judgmental professional approach with appropriate boundaries and kindness.
Dispense medication in accordance with medical direction.
Collaborative treatment team planning for your caseload of key youth.
Create an atmosphere of inclusivity, acceptance, support and confidence.
Work within a flexible work schedule and work the meet the operational requirements of a 24 hr, continuous intake, bed-based program.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years’ direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years’ experience. Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, youth-work and trauma-informed practices.
Class 5 Driver’s license
Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector
Tuberculosis and medical clearance
Additional Assets
Self-awareness of personal biases, personal signs of burnout, and self-care practices
Experience working in a bed-based setting and an understanding of policy and procedure in such setting.
Demonstrated ability to work with youth with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health challenges
Effective computer skills and ability to use databases and Microsoft office suite.
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. Our Vision Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!
Our Mission To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.
Our Values Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays, ex. Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
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 time 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, EDI, etc.
~ Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.