PCRS General·Chilliwack, British Columbia
Provide day-to-day emotional, physical, and mental support to youth in a bed-based substance use treatment program. Facilitate group programming and manage daily documentation while maintaining professional boundaries and trauma-informed care.
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Last Date to Apply: July 31, 2026
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.
About the Program
The Traverse program in Chilliwack provides bed-based treatment for youth (ages 13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a recreation-based program using a therapeutic approach focusing on trauma-informed practice to provide treatment and basic care, service planning and therapeutic recreation to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth.
Position Summary: Wage Grid 13
This is an opportunity to work as a Youth Support Worker within a larger multi-disciplinary team comprised of clinical counsellors, youth support workers, recreation workers, kitchen team, housekeeping and the intake and transition team.
Requires knowledge of addictions, mental health, and trauma-informed practices. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges and possess effective computer skills.
Market context
In British Columbia, youth support worker roles are often tied to ongoing demand in schools, community programs, and care settings that serve youth with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. These positions are competitive because employers look for trauma-informed practice, addictions and mental health knowledge, and strong computer skills, while the job details and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, match your experience to youth de-escalation and documentation tasks, and review the full posting for any setting-specific requirements.