Youth Justice Worker

Youth Services

Regular Full Time

Posting Date: February 27, 2025

Location: Surrey, BC

Wage: $32.03 per hour

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: March 27, 2025

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Justice Worker to help young people unlock their full potential. In this role, you’ll provide crucial support, skill-building, and advocacy to guide youth toward their goals, while fostering independence and resilience through community-based programs and collaborative case management. If you’re ready to help youth navigate challenges and create brighter futures, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Program Manager, the selected candidate will support youth through intake, case management, and goal setting while building positive relationships and modeling appropriate behavior. You will assess their needs, assist with skill development programs, and help reduce crisis situations through problem-solving and planning. A key part of your role will be identifying and promoting recreational, social, and cultural activities that support the young person’s disengagement from anti-social peers and activities. You will also support their participation in rehabilitation and intervention programs, such as addictions counseling, youth forensic treatment, and life skills programs. In addition, you will connect youth to community resources, make referrals, and collaborate with professionals and agencies. You will provide life skills instruction, maintain documentation, and contribute to program development and evaluation. Furthermore, you will monitor compliance with community supervision, support court-ordered reparative conditions, and provide guidance and advocacy to both youth and their families.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with consideration for equivalent education and experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management, and organizational abilities are essential. Direct experience working with the target population is required, along with a current First Aid certificate. A valid driver’s license is also necessary.

The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of life skill development and youth issues. The ability to develop program-related reference materials, commit to a problem-solving approach, and work independently while managing multiple tasks is essential. Candidates should be skilled at identifying sensitive issues and maintaining confidentiality, while also being sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is also important.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.