Posted 22 days ago
Young Dads Program Youth Worker
@ Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited is hiring a Young Dads Program Youth Worker in Surrey to build a new support space for young fathers. The role is full-time or part-time, reports to the Young Families Director, and is funded largely by the hire's own raised ministry support. The work involves relational youth engagement, partnership development and supervising future volunteers and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a new support program for young fathers in Surrey
- Engage schools, community partners and individual young dads
- Raise financial and prayer support for salary and program costs
- Plan and coordinate meetings, events and partnerships
- Supervise future volunteers and staff in the program
Requirements summary:
- Compassion and drive to advocate for vulnerable youth
- Comfort relating to young fathers
- Experience building partnerships and donor relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to supervise volunteers and staff
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
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Caring for the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs of vulnerable youth in Greater Vancouver.
Full company description
Youth in Greater Vancouver struggle through many challenges and obstacles. Challenges like unstable home lives, systemic vulnerability, addiction, mental illness, poverty and even a rapidly changing technological landscape make the social, psychological and cognitive challenges of adolescence all the more difficult to navigate. Yet, we see the potential within each young person we meet. We are confident that with enough of the right support, they can overcome all of the challenges that life throws their way. Youth Unlimited has been helping young people discover their potential since 1947. With nine chapters in Greater Vancouver, YU provides caring relationships and developmental opportunities for vulnerable youth through relevant programs and individual connections, aimed at fostering mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional well-being among young people in the community.
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- Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
- Specialties
- youth
- youth development
- community development
- NGO
- mental health
- youth programs
- school programs
- at-risk youth
- vulnerable
- vulnerable youth
- and vulnerable community
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Youth in Greater Vancouver struggle through many challenges and obstacles. Challenges like unstable home lives, systemic vulnerability, addiction, mental illness, poverty and even a rapidly changing technological landscape make the social, psychological and cognitive challenges of adolescence all the more difficult to navigate. Yet, we see the potential within each young person we meet. We are confident that with…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Specialties | youthyouth developmentcommunity developmentNGOmental healthyouth programsschool programsat-risk youthvulnerablevulnerable youth |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Title: Young Dads Program Youth Worker with Young Families
Reports to: Young Families Director
Area/Department: Surrey
Classification: Full-Time or Part-Time
About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important. See more at www.youthunlimited.com.
General Description:
Youth Unlimited in Surrey is situated on the traditional unceded territories of the Katzie, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and other Coast Salish Peoples. We are looking for a visionary that has a heart for young fathers in Surrey. For many years, we have seen the gap of care for young dads within our program. The successful applicant needs to be excited and motivated to listen to the voice of young dads so that a relevant and supportive space can exist for young fathers to belong to, grow with and thrive in. They will join, in a leadership capacity, a visionary team who is passionate about investing in the holistic health of young parents and their families. The Young Families program is situated within the larger Surrey Youth Unlimited team, extending to Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited. It can be a part-time or full-time position with our faith based organization.
What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?
- Compassion and drive to advocate and care for the most vulnerable youth
- Passion for helping youth connect with their Creator and hope in Jesus
- Consistency and boldness in engaging a wide network of financial and community partners to implement and begin a new initiative to support young fathers in Surrey
- Comfort and confidence in relating to young fathers
- Ability to work in harmony with Youth Unlimited’s existing staff team
- Ability to work in a team and independently, while being a highly efficient time manager
- Ability to plan, coordinate and maintain meetings, community connections and partnerships
- Attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Able to supervisor and manage future volunteers and staff within the Young Dad’s program
- Good verbal and written communication
Working conditions:
- Use of own vehicle or public transit to travel to Young Families events, schools, community partners and one on one meetings in the community
- Work alongside other Youth Unlimited staff and volunteers, developing and maintaining partnerships with individuals, schools, and community organizations
- Salary, expenses, and benefits (if applicable) are all raised by the applicant, with Youth Unlimited support and training. Partial funding may be supplied through grants and partnerships. Please discuss with us!
- Training: 2-year credentialing training, ongoing relevant training
- Supervision and feedback: Regular meetings with direct report and team members.
Youth Unlimited salaries are set by our Board of Directors, with frontline salaries at the upper levels of industry standards. Staff also receive strong organizational support, and our average staff retention is over 10 years.
As part of this role, you will actively build a team of ministry partners who support your work through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds to cover your salary and program expenses. Training, coaching, and resources are provided to help you succeed in this important aspect of ministry.
To apply: Click the ‘apply now’ button found on this page.
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job opening is still available online, then the position is available.
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