CMHA-CVB adheres to the values of diversity, cultural safety, and respect for all, as identified in its Anti-Racism
Statement, please visit our website at cmhacowichanvalley.com.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be
contacted.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Child & Youth Worker
Program Area: Child, Youth and Family Connections
Date: April 2022 (amended Nov/22)
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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Providing services in the Cowichan Valley since 1992, Canadian Mental Health Association - Cowichan Valley
Branch (CMHA-CVB) is a registered charity and not-for-profit, independent society operating under a branch
division agreement with CMHA British Columbia and within the context of the nation-wide Strategic Plan of
the Canadian Mental Health Association.
As part of a national organization and an advocate of mental health for all, CMHA-CVB facilitates access to
resources people need to maintain and improve mental health and wellbeing, and to participate in community
integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and/or substance use and addiction.
CMHA-CVB operates Warmland House Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Services, Sobering and
Assessment Centre, Adult Outreach programs, Mischa Lelum Youth Emergency Shelter, a Youth Centre, Youth
Connect, BounceBack personal coaching, Family Capacity Program, Rainbows and a variety of other
counselling/therapeutic programs for children, youth, and families.
CMHA-CVB also provides community education and advocacy aimed at the promotion of good mental health
and in support of individuals and families with mental health challenges.
CMHA-CVB adheres to the values of diversity, cultural safety, and respect for all, as identified in its Anti-Racism
Statement as attached.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager and Team Lead of Child, Youth and Family Connections, the Child & Youth Worker
supports vulnerable and/or at-risk youth through individual and group activities to increase life skills, social
networks and safety, using the Circles of Care and harm reduction models. This position plays a significant role
in reaching out to and supporting youth in the community by encouraging connection to school, family,
community and alternate resources.
The Child & Youth Worker will provide services in the 4 main program areas (as assigned by the Manager):
1) One-to-one work with youth at risk
2) Youth engagement and outreach
