Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is
currently looking for a temp part-time Prevention and Support Worker for
Alisa’s Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. Alisa’s Wish operates as a
child and youth advocacy centre and sexual assault program, supported by a
dedicated team of multidisciplinary professionals and volunteers committed to
ensuring the safety and resilience of children and youth. This position will
focus on prevention and education initiatives targeting youth, parents, and
caregivers to enhance child and youth safety. The successful candidate must be
flexible with scheduling, including the ability to work evenings and weekends.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
·Implements the
goals and vision of the Child Advocacy Centre (CAC), ensuring adherence to its
mission, vision, and values.
·Develops, presents,
and facilitates group and public presentations for community partners.
·Establishes and
maintains community connections for the CAC through 1:1 meetings, resource
provision, organization, mentoring, and role-modeling of the CAC's vision and
priorities.
·Represents and
promotes the Child Advocacy Centre at community events and explores additional
opportunities for CAC promotion.
·Facilitates the
Youth Advisory Committee for Alisa’s Wish initiative.
·Provides support as
backup for the CYAC Advocate during their absence.
·Reviews CVAP
applications and conducts follow-up meetings with clients.
·Provides monthly
updates and reports at CAC committee meetings.
·Ensures completion
of required documentation and collects data for program analysis.
·Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
·Minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent
education in the human services field, along with a minimum of one year of
related experience working with, and presenting to, victim populations such as
youth/children’s services.
·Training and practical experience in
Trauma-Informed Practice.
Additional
Requirements:
·Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
·Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
·Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s
License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
·Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided
annually).
·Position requires Union Membership.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
·Familiarity with the communities of Maple
Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie First Nations, Kwantlen First Nations, along with
local community resources.
·Knowledge of the criminal justice system,
child welfare matters and victim services support issues.
·Strong community development perspective.
·Strong research skills accompanied by the
ability to interpret data.
·Excellent facilitation skills and the
ability/desire to engage others in dialogue.
·Experience working with committees.
·Excellent communication skills, including
writing skills and the ability to easily begin conversations.
·Ability to work independently.
·Excellent computer and technical skills.
·Ability to be flexible in terms of schedule, including
evenings and weekends.
Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 33 hours per
week; temporary part-time position until April 2026 or until the incumbent
returns, whichever occurs first.
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: starting at $29.17/hour
Grid Level: 12
We are committed to
building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and upholds
equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from
people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and people of
all gender identities and sexual orientations, including queer, trans, and
two-spirit individuals. We recognize systemic inequalities and our own
privilege, and we are committed to reducing bias and removing barriers in our
hiring process. We welcome feedback from all applicants.
