Job Title: Child & Youth Care Worker
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (35hours per week)
Compensation: $28.06 - $31.11
Location: Varies from Sechelt to Pender Harbor

ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICES

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.
Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Child and Youth Worker supports vulnerable and/or at-risk youth from Port Mellon to Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast. This is achieved through individual and group support, and outreach, with the aim of increasing life skills, social networks, and safety using a harm reduction model. Specific supports include, but are not limited to, developing Youth-Centred Plans focused on behavior management and social/life skills development. This role also involves significant outreach to the community, providing resources and information to youth-serving organizations, schools, and caregivers. The Child and Youth Worker reports to the Lead of Youth Care Services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for children and youth, providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
• Promoting behavioral change and personal growth for children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating youth-centered individual plans to aid in transitioning youth to independence.
• Providing life skills training as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders.
• Supporting youth to achieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach.
• Reaching out to youth at times when, and in places where, they are not connected to adult supervision, assessing their primary needs, and taking appropriate action using a harm reduction model of service delivery.
• Working within the youth’s community to utilize local resources and programs.
• Initiating activity groups related to the specific needs and goals of the youth.
• Participating in case conferencing as required.
• Maintaining accurate and current file records on all youth.
• Maintaining awareness of community resources and gaps, as well as the socio-economic and geographical make-up of the community.
• Consulting with social workers, other professionals, and family when appropriate.
• Adhering to SCCSS policies and procedures and meeting all legal, contractual, financial, and other compliance requirements such as CARF.
• Participating in and contributing to regular staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned