Date Posted: September 26, 2025

Position Title: Access Worker, Youth Around Prince (YAP)

Location: 1160 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC

Term: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: 16-20 per week

Shift: Mondays-Fridays

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $26.50 per hour

Reports To: Coordinator, YAP and Housing Outreach

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Youth Around Prince (YAP) program at YMCA BC is a comprehensive initiative designed to support young people between the ages of 12-24. It offers a range of services including housing support, coaching, advocacy, and practical assistance with finding employment and maintaining housing. The program emphasizes individualized support, recognizing the unique circumstances of each participant, and works collaboratively with Foundry Prince George to provide a holistic approach to youth wellness and integration into the community.

Reporting to YAP’s Program Coordinator, the Access Worker provides a wide range of emotional and practical support for at risk youth attending YAP’s drop-in and facilitates access to the wider range of services within the YAP hub as indicated. The Access Worker aids YAP’s program coordinator identify, deliver, and measure programs and services that focus on empowering youth to make positive change. This position works from a minimal barrier, harm reduction perspective to build relationship and rapport with, and help meet the needs of, at risk youth.

Major Responsibilities**-** in this position, you will**:**

• Establish rapport with young people with complex needs
• Encourage and support youth to identify and work towards goals in different areas of life
• Help youth connect to other needed resources, including Foundry Prince George which works closely with YAP
• Hold strong personal and professional boundaries and identify/ manage risk safely
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of available resources for youth at risk

Qualification**-you bring:**

• Previous work or volunteer experience with vulnerable populations
• Relevant education or training (social service diploma or comparable)
• Enthusiasm for working with young people
• Commitment to low-barrier, non-judgmental, and harm reduction approaches
• Ability to work as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team
• Physical ability to do the duties required
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process**-**ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.