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Permanent Full Time POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Manager, Youth and Family Connections, and the Assistant Manager, Youth Emergency Shelter, the Youth Outreach Worker provides mobile services that meet youth in their location and focuses on those that might not otherwise access MCFD or other community services. In addition, the outreach worker provides support to vulnerable and/or at-risk youth in various community, home and school settings. The Youth Outreach Worker liaises, collaborates and coordinates with community service providers, professionals, school personnel and other multi-disciplinary teams to meet the needs of the youth and families. Furthermore, the Youth Outreach worker plans and prepares individual and group activities to increase life skills, well-being, social networks and safety, using the Circles of Care and harm reduction models. This position plays a significant role in reaching out to and supporting youth in the community who may not be connected to existing supports by encouraging connection to school, family, community and alternate resources. QUALIFICATIONS Successful clearance of a Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector Minimum 4-year relevant degree, or equivalent of education/experience working with children/youth with behavioral, attachment and other needs from a trauma informed lens. Knowledge and specific training in behavioural modification, attachment-based parenting, harm reduction, cultural safety, crisis intervention and relationship-based interventions. Extensive knowledge of youth services in the Cowichan Valley Class 5 BC drivers'' license Ability to travel throughout the Cowichan Valley First aid, Food Safe, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and negative TB test An understanding of the Circle of Care model Obtain and maintain screening through MCFD and the Ministry of Justice POSITION DETAILS This is a Full Time Union Position. The days and hours of work are 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm (7.5 hours/day excluding meal break). The work rotation is 4 days worked, 2 days off. The rate of pay is $31.56 per hour (Pay Grid 34 under review). The position offers attractive Benefits Package along with Municipal Pension Plan if applicable. Applications accepted until December 31, 2025. APPLICATION DETAILS Please submit your resume clearly outlining your education, experience, and qualifications as they relate to this position via email to Kindly specify the title of the position in your subject. Please note that a successful clearance of a Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector is a condition of employment with CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch. CMHA-CVB adheres to the values of diversity, cultural safety, and respect for all, as identified in its Anti-Racism Statement, please visit our website at We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Youth Outreach Worker-Youth Emergency Shelter Program Area:Child, Youth and Family Connections Date: November 2024 ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Providing services in the Cowichan Valley since 1992, Canadian Mental Health Association - Cowichan Valley Branch (CMHA-CVB) is a registered charity and not-for-profit, independent society operating under a branch division agreement with CMHA British Columbia and within the context of the nation-wide Strategic Plan of the Canadian Mental Health Association. As part of a national organization and an advocate of mental health for all, CMHA-CVB facilitates access to resources people need to maintain and improve mental health and wellbeing, and to participate in community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and/or substance use and addiction. CMHA-CVB operates Warmland House Emergency Shelter, Mischa Lelum Youth Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Services, Sobering and Assessment Centre, Adult Outreach programs, a Youth Centre, Youth Connect, Bounce Back personal coaching, Family Capacity Program, SAIP and a variety of other counselling/therapeutic programs for children, youth, and families. CMHA-CVB also provides community education and advocacy aimed at the promotion of good mental health and in support of individuals and families with mental health challenges. CMHA-CVB adheres to the values of diversity, cultural safety, and respect for all, as identified in its Anti-Racism Statement as attached. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager, Child, Youth and Family Connections and the Assistant Manager, Youth Emergency Shelter, the Youth Outreach Worker provides mobile services that meet youth in their location and focuses on those that might not otherwise access MCFD or other community services. In addition, the outreach worker provides support to vulnerable and/or at-risk youth in various community, home and school settings. The Youth Outreach Worker liaises, collaborates and coordinates with community service providers, professionals, school personnel and other multi-disciplinary teams to meet the needs of the youth and families. Furthermore, the Youth Outreach worker plans and prepares individual and group activities to increase life skills, well-being, social networks and safety, using the Circles of Care and harm reduction models. This position plays a significant role in reaching out to and supporting youth in the community who may not be connected to existing supports by encouraging connection to school, family, community and alternate resources. This is a connection and engagement-based program through mobile support in the community. Youth Outreach workers develop relationships through a mobile outreach model based on trust and consistency that is developed in the immediate engagement phase. Youth Outreach workers will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect authentically with youth while supporting them to meet their individual goals and intervention plans. RESPONSIBILTIES: Provides outreach services at the youth location including in the community, home settings, schools and various appointment with mental health clinicians, social workers and care professionals Collaborates and coordinates with other community, professional, health, and social services supports and resources in the youth''s best interest while also working with families Provides skill building in areas such as coping, anxiety, depression, communication, healthy relationships, mental and sexual health, substance misuse and strength building Using a mobile outreach model, liaises with and/or promotes the interests of youth with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel Drive and accompany youth to various appointments and meetings as needed Develops and implements short-term issue specific interventions plans in consultation with supervisor Evaluates intervention plans, reports on progress, resolves identified concerns or adapts to changing objectives Perform Intakes for youth, working closely with the referring agency Document, log and record all information through case management, prepare and maintain data and youth records as requested Work closely with youth and maintain youth-centered approach Support youth with varying degrees of mental health and substance use needs through a supportive trauma- informed lens Integrate cultural competency and anti-oppressive frameworks Adhere to all laws, policies, procedures and standards regarding disclosure (organizationally, provincially and federally) Maintain flexible youth centered schedule, keeping track of, and reporting work hours, bi-weekly Communicate with other youth agencies and resources to ensure wraparound care and collaborative approach Prepare and maintain all necessary reports as requested and required Provide support to all youth programs to maintain adequate staffing levels for program administration Notifies Provincial Centralized Screening as required Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Team Lead REQUIRED COMPETENCIES and SKILLS: Demonstrated knowledge of cultural competency and anti-racist practices Ability to deal professionally, effectively and non-judgmentally with individuals ages 12-19 including a broad range of personalities, needs, abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with individuals and teams Good conflict management and dispute resolution skills Good decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and direct others Sound judgment and excellent problem solving/crisis management skills Cognizant of being a role model to youth and the need for professional conduct at all times Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize own workload Ability to analyze situations quickly and apply sound judgements Fully familiar with emergency protocols and able to direct others in time of crisis or emergency Motivated to work in a non-profit environment Good understanding and knowledge of trauma-informed practices Solid understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppression practices Excellent verbal and written communication skills Valid Driver''s License and access to a vehicle when required QUALIFICATIONS: Successful clearance of a Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector Minimum 4-year relevant degree, or equivalent of education/experience working with children/youth with behavioral, attachment and other needs from a trauma informed lens. Knowledge and specific training in behavioural modification, attachment-based parenting, harm reduction, cultural safety, crisis intervention and relationship-based interventions. Extensive knowledge of youth services in the Cowichan Valley Class 5 BC drivers'' license Ability to travel throughout the Cowichan Valley First aid, Food Safe, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training An understanding of the Circle of Care model Obtain and maintain screening through MCFD and the ministry of justice