Youth Worker – Chilliwack Cyrus Centre (1 P/T position; 2 auxiliary/on-call positions)

Provide 24/7 support and assistance for youth and young adults accessing Cyrus Centre’s drop-in resource centre and Youth Emergency Housing Program. 

Cyrus Centre is a faith-based ministry of walking alongside youth with the mission of showing the love of God to youth and families.

The part-time role requires shift work covering a 24-hour period and includes a schedule that rotates every two weeks as outlined below:

Saturday to Sunday, 4:00am-12:00pm
Friday to Sunday, 12:00pm-8:00pm

• Provide support and supervision to youth accessing services within Cyrus Centre’s drop-in resource centre and Youth Emergency Housing Program
• Initiate and develop relationships with youth ages 12-24.
• Assist with goal planning and day to day activities within the centre.
• Respond to adverse behavior and provide mental, emotional and physical support to youth in crisis.
• Record and maintain necessary client information and program stats.
• Ensure controlled access to the building, including monitoring cameras.
• Act as a liaison and advocate to community resources including MCFD.
• Support, communicate, and collaborate with other Cyrus Centre staff regarding clients.
• Attend and assist with community events as needed.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills that allow you to work effectively with diverse individuals in a variety of capacities.
• Knowledge of youth issues and youth services within Chilliwack.
• Able to recognize and respond to potential challenges before they may occur.
• The ability to function confidently independently and under pressure.

A certificate or diploma in a human service (or related) field or the equivalent experience.  Previous work in a similar environment is preferred. Experience of direct program delivery to vulnerable youth with a demonstrated working knowledge of barriers for this population is beneficial.  Additionally, Emergency First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal record check.