Youth Worker
- Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Youth Worker (Chilliwack)
Description
Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families, have mental health challenges, or have never had a connection with a church. If you feel compassion for youth like this, then a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our Chilliwack team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Chilliwack Area Director
Classification: Full-time or Part-Time
Location: Chilliwack
About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important. See more at www.youthunlimited.com.
General Description
In this position, the youth worker would:
As part of this role, you will actively build a team of ministry partners who support your work through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds to cover your salary and program expenses. Training, coaching, and resources are provided to help you succeed in this important aspect of ministry.
To apply: Click the ‘apply now’ button found on this page.
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online, then the position is available.
Description
Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families, have mental health challenges, or have never had a connection with a church. If you feel compassion for youth like this, then a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our Chilliwack team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Chilliwack Area Director
Classification: Full-time or Part-Time
Location: Chilliwack
About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important. See more at www.youthunlimited.com.
General Description
In this position, the youth worker would:
- Provide spaces for youth to learn about Jesus
- Support youth in school (academics, arts, shop class, sports, lunchtime, and more)
- Run clubs, hang out times, and day trips
- Mentor and disciple youth one-to-one
- Build a volunteer team
- Create partnerships between Youth Unlimited and churches, schools, and community agencies
- Create a team of ministry partners who help fund the youth worker’s salary, benefits, and ministry expenses.
- An active and healthy relationship with Jesus
- A passion to help youth come to know Jesus
- A deep concern for vulnerable youth
- Active in a local church
- Flexible hours, hybrid work locations
- Personalized job descriptions
- Work in a team
- Monthly personal prayer days & optional spiritual retreats
- Financial coverage of ongoing education
- Fitness Allowance (gym membership, fitness equipment etc)
- Benefits package (dental, physio, counseling, life insurance, travel, RSP’s etc. (based on 25+hours))
- Apprenticeship options
- Leadership development
As part of this role, you will actively build a team of ministry partners who support your work through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds to cover your salary and program expenses. Training, coaching, and resources are provided to help you succeed in this important aspect of ministry.
To apply: Click the ‘apply now’ button found on this page.
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online, then the position is available.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support and mentor vulnerable youth through school-based activities, clubs, outings, one-to-one relationships, and opportunities to learn about Jesus. Build volunteer and ministry partner teams, and develop partnerships with churches, schools, and community agencies while raising funds for salary and ministry expenses.
Requirements
Candidates must have an active, healthy relationship with Jesus, a passion for helping youth come to know Jesus, and deep concern for vulnerable youth. They must also be active in a local church; no specific education or prior experience requirement is stated.
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Youth Discipleship
- Volunteer Team Building
- Community Partnership Development
- School Support
- Academic Support
- Program Planning
- Fundraising
- Relationship Building
- Youth Advocacy
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Physiotherapy
- Counseling
- Life Insurance
- Travel Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Fitness Allowance
- Ongoing Education Coverage
- Spiritual Retreats
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
Keywords
- Youth Work
- Vulnerable Youth
- Youth Mentoring
- Discipleship
- School Support
- Academic Support
- Arts
- Shop Class
- Sports
- Youth Clubs
- Day Trips
- Volunteer Team Building
- Church Partnerships
- School Partnerships
- Community Agencies
- Ministry Partners
- Fundraising
- Prayer
- Community Engagement
- Holistic Youth Support