LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY

Integrated Youth Services

Position: Youth Justice Worker

35 hours per week – 1 Year Term

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is currently searching for a Full-Time Youth Justice Worker to join our Integrated Youth Services team. The successful candidate will possess a combination of education, knowledge, and training in adolescent development, mental health, and criminogenic needs. They will also demonstrate a deep understanding of youth issues and the services available in the community.

The Youth Justice Worker will be responsible for building strong relationships with youth through mentorship and collaborating with client and care teams to develop tailored service plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Work from a person-centered, strengths-based approach to assess the strengths and needs of youth and families.
• Provide one-to-one support and outreach to youth who have multiple risk factors, including mental health challenges, addictions, and complex behaviors such as FASD, or are involved in high-risk activities (e.g., sexual exploitation, street/gang involvement, criminal activity, or self-harm).
• Provide goal-focused interventions by assessing client needs and developing service plans to assist youth/families in achieving objectives.
• Engage in community outreach efforts.
• Facilitate life skills training in both individual and group settings.
• Maintain timely and accurate reports, in accordance with COA administrative standards.
• Work within a collaborative practice model with various community agencies to provide holistic support and resources to clients.
• Provide intensive support and supervision to adjudicated youth.
• Monitor probationary curfews in the community.
• Oversee community work service requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts in the social sciences, human services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in the field of youth and family services.
• Criminal Record Clearance: Vulnerable Sector
• Experience working in a non-profit or government agency considered an asset.
• Knowledge of working with mental health and complex developmental behavioral conditions.
• Understanding of adolescent development and challenges related to at-risk youth.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative practices and effectively collaborate with community partners (including ministry offices, law enforcement, school districts, and health authorities).
• Strong interpersonal, counselling, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Class 5 driving license and vehicle required.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate client needs; evening/weekend work may be required.

Apply in confidence to:

Eric Osmond: Program Director, Youth Programs