Providing community services and support to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges.
Vancouver, BC
PLEA is an accredited*, not-for-profit, charitable community services agency that has operated throughout BC for more than 30 years. We deliver residential and non-residential services to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives in their communities. Our origins are in youth justice where we were one of the first agencies to offer young people a community-based program as an alternative to custody. We have expanded on this original program and are recognized as one of the provincial leaders in non-custodial youth justice services. We have also designed, developed and delivered many other programs in keeping with our core mission. Our work now spans child welfare, addictions, health, justice and community living systems. Our focus ranges from preventative – helping children and youth at-risk make good choices under challenging circumstances – to intensive – providing specialized residential services to youth, and adults who are unable to live on their own. We have more than 160 employees, 150 family caregivers and 230 volunteers. We are known for creative program development, effective service delivery and strong community roots. The number of lives we directly touch every year is counted in the thousands. *Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and Imagine Canada Standards Program
On-site · Surrey
The Community Support Worker assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing life skills and achieving greater independence. They facilitate community integration, manage behavioral challenges, and maintain accurate documentation of participant progress.
On-site · Port Coquitlam
The Case Management Assistant provides administrative support for daily operations, including managing communications, records, and reporting for the U-Turn/U-Link team. They also serve as the primary point of contact for community members and partners while assisting with intake and program logistics.
On-site · Maple Ridge
The Youth Care Worker provides direct care, emotional support, and life skills training to youth with behavioural challenges in a residential setting. They are responsible for ensuring youth safety, managing crises, and coordinating with families and external partners.
On-site · Abbotsford
The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement individualized programs to improve clients' physical, mental, and vocational functioning. They will also provide direct therapy, support families, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
On-site · Maple Ridge
The Family Support Worker assesses participant needs related to neurodevelopmental concerns and develops intervention plans to provide support, guidance, and problem-solving. They also facilitate group educational sessions and collaborate with an integrated case management team to monitor participant progress.
On-site · Maple Ridge
The Youth Care Worker provides direct care and support to youth with behavioural challenges in a residential setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and medical needs are met. They also facilitate daily routines, teach life skills, and manage crisis situations to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth.
On-site · Maple Ridge
The Clinical Counsellor assesses clients' social, psychological, emotional, and behavioural needs to develop and implement effective therapeutic interventions. They also collaborate with care teams, families, and caregivers to provide ongoing support, crisis intervention, and progress reporting.
On-site · Maple Ridge
The Community Support Worker will assist participants with daily life skills, social integration, and behaviour management while developing and implementing individualized service plans. They are also responsible for documenting progress, facilitating community activities, and ensuring the health and safety of clients.
On-site · Squamish
Provide intensive, one-to-one community supervision and support for high-risk youth to facilitate rehabilitation and integration. Plan and implement case management strategies while monitoring compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions.
