Position Description

Many of the youth we serve either live in low-income families, are first-generation Canadians, 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 Mission team seeks a co-worker to serve in local schools and the surrounding community.

Reports to: Mission Area Director
Classification: Full-time or Part-Time
Location: Mission

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.  

What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?

• 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

Working Conditions

• Flexible hours, hybrid work locations
• Personalized job descriptions
• Work in a team
• Monthly personal prayer days & optional spiritual retreats
• Financial coverage of ongoing education
• Physical health memberships (gym membership, fitness equipment etc)
• Benefits package (dental, physio, counseling, life insurance, travel, RSP’s etc.)
• Apprenticeship options
• Leadership development

To apply please go to: https://youthunlimitedgv.applytojobs.ca/mission/32887

Youth Unlimited salaries are set by a board of directors and our frontlines salaries are at the upper levels of industry standards. Youth Unlimited staff receive strong support. Average staff retainment is more than 10 years.