SCY Child and Youth Legal Centre Intake Worker

SCY Child and Youth Legal Centre

Intake Worker

Position Type: PT 24 hrs/week, exact hours of work may be semi flexible.

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 13th, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Combination of in-office and virtual.The SCY office is based in Vancouver, BC.

Compensation: SCY is a Certified Living Wage Employer. Yearly part time position salary is $34,400.00 and paid vacation and sick days.

The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth through the advancement of their rights. Since 1974, SCY has focused on providing a strong voice representing children and youth.

Are you passionate about children’s rights? Join our team! Through our Child and Youth Legal Centre program, we provide direct legal representation and advocacy for children and youth in BC, primarily in the areas of child protection, family law, and human rights. There is a focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable, immigrant, and Indigenous children and youth. We are currently seeking an Intake Worker for a part-time (approximately 24 hours/week) position, to start as soon as possible.

Duties will include:

• As a first point of contact with the organization for many, ensure that the profile and reputation of the organization is maintained
• Answer calls and emails and provide prompt and accurate information when responding to requests from clients and others
• Conduct intake and screening of potential Legal Centre clients (children and youth) and others who are referring young people to our services as well as provide basic service information
• Work with our lawyers, advocate, social worker and other staff and students, on a regular basis
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including lawyers and the courts
• Assist in maintaining program records and statistics regarding services and activities
• Assist with organizing appointments, including managing RSVPs
• Comply with all SCY policies
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Other related duties as required

All SCY staff are also responsible to:

• Work independently and with other staff
• Manage an SCY email account, responding to requests and sending out updates as appropriate
• Assist with the training and onboarding of new staff where relevant

Qualifications

• Related Education
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience
• Superior communication skills – telephone, written, and in person
• Experience working with young people
• Experience engaging with people with multiple barriers,marginalized populations and vulnerable individuals
• Understanding of the history and legacy of colonialism and the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and families in BC
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
• Superior time management and administrative abilities, including good documentation skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Position requires a police and vulnerable sector check

Assets

• Understanding of impact of separation and divorce and child protection proceedings on children and youth
• Knowledge of community resources and other social service agencies, familiarity with child and youth sector in BC
• Knowledge & understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

About the Society for Children and Youth of BC:

SCY’s vision is a British Columbia where children and youth are seen, heard and valued. The Society’s work focuses on four key priorities: child and youth rights, child and youth friendly communities, social justice, and organizational resilience. We have four core organizational values:

1. Relationships: We know we can’t do our best work alone. Strong relationships are essential to maximize our efficacy, reach, and impact, and to best serve the children and youth of British Columbia. To foster relationships we must be trusting, respectful, supportive, and place value in other points of view.
2. Centring Children and Youth: Children and youth know best what they are experiencing and what their needs and interests are. We know that they can contribute meaningfully to society when given the opportunity. To centre children and youth, we must step back and make space, listen, trust, and follow their lead.
3. Being Compassionate: It is not always obvious what others might be going through. Treating one another with compassion is fundamental to creating a safe and comfortable environment. To be compassionate, we must be welcoming, patient, open-minded, intentional and thoughtful.
4. Being Resourceful: Resourcefulness strengthens our ability to advance our mission through adversity and change. To be resourceful, we must work to find creative solutions, push boundaries, define new roadmaps, and collaborate with community partners.

As a workplace the Society strives to create a flexible and supportive environment for all our team members, and to prioritize opportunities for professional development and growth aligned with personal and career goals.

SCY is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our organization’s success is built on the unique skills and perspectives of each individual. We respect and celebrate the dignity, value and diversity of all. We welcome applications from members of communities who have been traditionally under-represented in this field of work, including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis candidates, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by November 13th, 2025. Please indicate “Intake Worker” in the subject line of your email.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is subject to a police and vulnerable sector check. The successful candidate will be able to provide a significant contribution to the Society’s work in advancing child and youth friendly communities. We appreciate you taking the time to apply.