Access Worker, Youth Around Prince (YAP)

at  YMCA BC

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2024
Position Title: Access Worker, Youth Around Prince (YAP)
Location: Foundry 160 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC
Terms: Casual/on-call
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 5-20 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (4 or 8 hour shifts daily)
Salary: $26.50 per hour
Reports to: Coordinator, YAP and Housing Outreach

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work or volunteer experience with vulnerable populations
• Relevant education or training (social service diploma or comparable)
• Enthusiasm for working with young people
• Commitment to low-barrier, non-judgmental, and harm reduction approaches
• Ability to work as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team
• Physical ability to do the duties required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Search and three satisfactory professional references

• Establish rapport with young people with complex needs
• Encourage and support youth to identify and work towards goals in different areas of life
• Help youth connect to other needed resources, including Foundry Prince George which works closely with YAP
• Hold strong personal and professional boundaries and identify/ manage risk safely
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of available resources for youth at risk