Young Parent Program Outreach Worker

Young Parent Program Outreach Worker Temporary Part-Time (18 Hours per Week) Wage Grid 11: $29.22 - $33.54 Reports to: Family Programs Manager Prince George, BC

About Us

At the Prince George & District Elizabeth Fry Society, we respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional unceded territories of the Lheidli T’enneh, Skin Tyee, Nee Tahi Buhn, Cheslatta Carrier, Lake Babine, Wet’suwet’en, Ts’il Kaz Koh, and Lhtako Dene First Nations. The Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society is an intersectional Feminist organization that provides programs and services to individuals who identify as women, children, and their families and who are at risk of, or have experienced, violence, abuse, inequities, marginalization, and/or criminalization. We contribute to a safe community by raising awareness, and promoting self-empowerment and resilience.

Working here you will find a passionate, dedicated team of employees who truly care about the people that walk through our doors. We celebrate diversity and treat each individual with respect, striving towards furthering reconciliation and cultural humility each day. Joining us provides an opportunity to enjoy an environment that fosters employee work-life balance, extended health & dental benefits, a generous Municipal Pension Plan, competitive wages, an employee and family assistance program, and a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. For more about us, visit our website: pgefry.bc.ca

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the goals of the Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry society, and we are committed to building a representative workforce. We encourage applications reflecting the richness of the diverse community of persons we serve. If you are passionate about this role but don’t meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the right person for this job, or a great fit for another opening.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a compassionate and trauma-informed Outreach Worker to join our Young Parent Program (YPP) team. The successful candidate will operate with a Feminist attachment lens to develop, implement and evaluate short-term, issue-specific intervention plans for young women who are pregnant or parenting under the age of 24. The YPP Outreach

Worker should demonstrate dedication to cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of persons served, while upholding confidentiality and professional boundaries. This position will provide group and individual counselling sessions, skill-building in areas such as parenting and emotional regulation, as well as providing referrals to community service providers. This role is required to work in a stressful environment, as clients are often working through difficult situations and emotions. YPP Outreach works 35 hours per week on a flexible schedule with some availability outside normal office hours and requires the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes. We are part of the BCGEU and this position requires union membership.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of a diploma in Human/Social Services or related field
• One (1) year related experience working with young parents within a feminist framework
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and positive family functioning
• Ability to establish and maintain strong rapport with young parents and their families
• Complete family assessments, interventions, client-driven goal setting and service plans from feminist, strengths-based perspective
• Evaluate effectiveness of intervention plan, provide reports on client’s progress, and discuss related concerns with supervisor to resolve identified problems and achieve defined objectives
• Liaise with and/or promote the interests of clients with other community service providers, and support the family in attending meetings with services involved for the purpose of addressing need and supporting change
• Teach and model parenting skills, problem-solving, healthy communication and strategies to enhance positive family functioning
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse and marginalized populations
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community supports
• Basic computer literacy and organizational skills
• Maintain accurate and appropriate file notes and records
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Seek appropriate and timely managerial supervision and debriefing
• A clear Police Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License, and use of own vehicle for transportation if required

For a full Job Description please contact [email protected]

How to Apply Interested candidates may forward their cover letter and resume to:

Katrina McGraw, Family Programs Manager 1575 5th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3L9 Email submissions: [email protected] Inquiries: 250-563-1113

The anticipated start date for this position is: ASAP Applications will be accepted until 12pm October 22, 2026. The society thanks all interested applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $29.22-$33.54 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have daily use of a vehicle that can be used for work?
• Do you have a minimum of a diploma in Human/Social Services or related field?

Work Location: In person