Youth Outreach Worker

Position:
Youth Outreach Worker

Location: Oceanside

Hours: 35 hrs per week (permanent)

Salary: $27.54-$31.61 (Grid Level 11)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Youth Outreach Worker to join our Mental Health and Social Services team in Oceanside! This position will work with youth who are referred from MCFD Social Workers. Ideally, this person will have a strong knowledge of youth-related challenges, adolescent development, and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2

SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Reporting to: Mental Health and Social Services Team Leader

• Provides a safe environment for young people who are involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development to access support.
• Supports youth in advocating for their basic needs and challenges they may be experiencing in school, with the justice system, housing, and other systems in the community.
• Participates in youth-based initiatives within SOURCES and in the Oceanside Community.

• Provides opportunities for youth to receive practical support around developing life skills, employment skills, social skills, and self-care strategies.
• Engages in Psycho-Education opportunities around healthy relationships, sexual health, and interpersonal skills.
• Completes assessments and develops service plans.
• Ensures the health and safety of youth clients, supporting youth around managing risks related to violence, substance use, abuse and/or suicide.
• Connects youth to specialized services to help manage identified risks (e.g., CYMH, Clinical Counselling, RCMP and MCFD).

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 25%
• Walking/Moving Around - 75%
• Sitting - 50%
• Time Spent Outdoors - 75%

• Independent Work - 75%
• Task Memorization - 50%
• Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%
• Reading/Writing - 50%

• Mandatory: a diploma in Social Services (e.g., Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Criminology or Psychology). Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred:
  At least two years' experience providing service to high-risk youth or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Mandatory:
  Must have a valid class 5 Driver’s License.
• Mandatory: a clear Criminal Records Check.

UNION MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: open until filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by:
March 4, 2026.