Child & Youth Worker - Life Skills

What You’ll Do

• Receive new case assignments and complete intake, referral information, and child/youth histories.
• Build supportive relationships with children and youth, providing temporary or long‑term connection depending on the case.
• Manage an active caseload, maintaining confidential client files and detailed visit notes.
• Develop individualized Child/Youth Support Plans rooted in Squamish cultural healing and teaching methods.
• Monitor progress toward goals, documenting plans, required visits, and activities tailored to each youth’s needs.
• Report and document all critical incidents within required timelines.
• Manage and deliver life‑skills programs and camps, including Youth Ambassadors and Shewayentsut.
• Develop and facilitate group workshops for youth preparing for adulthood (e.g., money management, healthy habits, self‑care).
• Support coordination and delivery of summer programs, camps, and community‑based programming.
• Participate in community education events, conferences, and healing gatherings that support youth wellness.
• Follow Youth Services program policies aligned with Squamish Nation procedures and ethical standards.
• Contribute positively to Ayás Mén̓men Child & Family Services team goals and assist with Youth Centre shifts as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate in Life Skills, Social Work, or related field; equivalent training (e.g., JI child/youth development courses) may be considered.
• 6–12 months of experience in life‑skills training, youth mentorship, counselling, caseload management, and/or related work.
• Experience working with children and youth with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Knowledge of family‑centre practices and child/youth wellness models.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence (Class 5) and willingness to obtain Class 4.
• Ability to maintain confidential files, documentation, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, adaptable style.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, integrity, and ability to stay calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, teach life‑skills topics, and communicate complex information clearly.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; resourceful and detail‑oriented.
• Intermediate MS Office and internet skills; experience with database systems (JD Edwards and Nucleus are assets).
• Experience working in a First Nations environment; beginner Squamish language fluency is an asset.

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development 
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $54,000 - $75,500

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.