[26-073] Youth Justice/Development Worker – Temporary (1-year mat leave)
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About the role
Position: Youth Justice/Development Worker – Temporary (1-year mat leave)
Location: South Surrey/White Rock (outreach work may include broader Surrey area)
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $27.81
Start Date: September 7, 2026
End Date: September 7, 2027
We are looking for a Casual Youth Justice/Youth Development Outreach Worker to join our Youth Services team! Ideally, this individual must be an independent team player, have a passion for working with youth, and have a good understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.
About Sources
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, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description Of Position
Responsibilities include providing support and monitoring of youth involved in the justice system. The worker will network with and prepare written reports and/or required documentation for the MCFD Youth Probation Officer(s). The Youth Justice/Youth Development Outreach Worker will also:
Transport and support youth as determined by identified goals from Youth Probation Officer. Be a positive role-modelling Connect youth with pro-social activities, support youth in developing emotion regulation and coping skills. Support the youth to find and complete community work service hours, as well as conduct curfew checks. Focus on stabilization, prevention, and development.
The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to develop therapeutic rapport with youth. An important part of this role is to complete required documentation including monthly reports, updates to referring agents, session notes, and other administrative work.
The work is outreach in nature, requires shift flexibility (based around the needs of the youth), and is provided mainly in South Surrey and White Rock area although may include the broader Surrey area.
General Responsibilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain records, write session notes, and complete monthly reports. This is a casual, outreach position which requires a flexible schedule to support the needs of the youth. Complete various program related administration tasks. Ability to professionally liaise with community partners.
Program-specific Responsibilities
Must have experience working with youth on probation and/or involved with the criminal justice system/at-risk to high-risk youth. Working knowledge of mental health concerns, including common diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD, substance abuse. Will provide support and monitoring of youth who are connected to the youth involved in the justice system. Will be responsible for case management, coordinating weekly schedule with youth, managing caseload/casual hours. Training and ability to work from a culturally safe, trauma informed, harm reduction perspective an asset. Training in Indigenous Cultural Safety an asset (Training may be accessed through Sources) Ability to work professionally and in collaboration with youth and MCFD staff.
Physical Demands Of Job
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time spent outside - 25%, Other: Driving - 50%
Cognitive Demands Of Job
Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 75%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 50%, Other: Creating/Coordinating daily/Weekly schedule - 50%
Qualifications
Possess an undergraduate degree, ideally in Child and Youth Care, Criminology, Youth Justice, Psychology or related- Mandatory. Use of a vehicle that is safe and passes inspection (must be willing to obtain business insurance and transport clients)-Mandatory. Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources) Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review- Mandatory. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and driver's abstract- Mandatory.
Benefits
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Closing Date: July 17th, 2026
Internal candidates will be contacted by: July 24th, 2026
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About SOURCES
Sources Community Resources Society is an internationally-accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency that has served as a dependable source of help, encouragement and hope for individuals in the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, Parksville and beyond since 1978.
At SOURCES, we are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples and our offices are located on the lands of the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Katzie and Tsawwassen First Nations in the Lower Mainland; the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations in the North; and the Coast Salish peoples including the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island. We are honoured to be part of these communities and many more.
We touch the lives of thousands of individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island every year. To serve them, our team of dedicated staff and devoted volunteers offer a variety of social wellness programs and services through more than 20 locations, including Community Resource Centres, that are continually expanding to meet individual and community needs.
We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, poverty, disability and conflict.
In addition to providing services on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, we are partners with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Law Foundation of BC, Vancouver Foundation, Community Living BC, Service Canada and more.
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[26-073] Youth Justice/Development Worker – Temporary (1-year mat leave)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position: Youth Justice/Development Worker – Temporary (1-year mat leave)
Location: South Surrey/White Rock (outreach work may include broader Surrey area)
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $27.81
Start Date: September 7, 2026
End Date: September 7, 2027
We are looking for a Casual Youth Justice/Youth Development Outreach Worker to join our Youth Services team! Ideally, this individual must be an independent team player, have a passion for working with youth, and have a good understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.
About Sources
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, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description Of Position
Responsibilities include providing support and monitoring of youth involved in the justice system. The worker will network with and prepare written reports and/or required documentation for the MCFD Youth Probation Officer(s). The Youth Justice/Youth Development Outreach Worker will also:
Transport and support youth as determined by identified goals from Youth Probation Officer. Be a positive role-modelling Connect youth with pro-social activities, support youth in developing emotion regulation and coping skills. Support the youth to find and complete community work service hours, as well as conduct curfew checks. Focus on stabilization, prevention, and development.
The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to develop therapeutic rapport with youth. An important part of this role is to complete required documentation including monthly reports, updates to referring agents, session notes, and other administrative work.
The work is outreach in nature, requires shift flexibility (based around the needs of the youth), and is provided mainly in South Surrey and White Rock area although may include the broader Surrey area.
General Responsibilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain records, write session notes, and complete monthly reports. This is a casual, outreach position which requires a flexible schedule to support the needs of the youth. Complete various program related administration tasks. Ability to professionally liaise with community partners.
Program-specific Responsibilities
Must have experience working with youth on probation and/or involved with the criminal justice system/at-risk to high-risk youth. Working knowledge of mental health concerns, including common diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD, substance abuse. Will provide support and monitoring of youth who are connected to the youth involved in the justice system. Will be responsible for case management, coordinating weekly schedule with youth, managing caseload/casual hours. Training and ability to work from a culturally safe, trauma informed, harm reduction perspective an asset. Training in Indigenous Cultural Safety an asset (Training may be accessed through Sources) Ability to work professionally and in collaboration with youth and MCFD staff.
Physical Demands Of Job
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time spent outside - 25%, Other: Driving - 50%
Cognitive Demands Of Job
Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 75%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 50%, Other: Creating/Coordinating daily/Weekly schedule - 50%
Qualifications
Possess an undergraduate degree, ideally in Child and Youth Care, Criminology, Youth Justice, Psychology or related- Mandatory. Use of a vehicle that is safe and passes inspection (must be willing to obtain business insurance and transport clients)-Mandatory. Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources) Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review- Mandatory. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and driver's abstract- Mandatory.
Benefits
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Closing Date: July 17th, 2026
Internal candidates will be contacted by: July 24th, 2026
Not the right fit? Search for [26-073] Youth Justice/Development Worker jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
About SOURCES
Sources Community Resources Society is an internationally-accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency that has served as a dependable source of help, encouragement and hope for individuals in the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, Parksville and beyond since 1978.
At SOURCES, we are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples and our offices are located on the lands of the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Katzie and Tsawwassen First Nations in the Lower Mainland; the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations in the North; and the Coast Salish peoples including the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island. We are honoured to be part of these communities and many more.
We touch the lives of thousands of individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island every year. To serve them, our team of dedicated staff and devoted volunteers offer a variety of social wellness programs and services through more than 20 locations, including Community Resource Centres, that are continually expanding to meet individual and community needs.
We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, poverty, disability and conflict.
In addition to providing services on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, we are partners with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Law Foundation of BC, Vancouver Foundation, Community Living BC, Service Canada and more.