Aboriginal Safe House – Residential Child and Youth Worker – Hourly Relief Position

Urban Native Youth Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization supporting Indigenous youth in Vancouver is seeking Residential Child and Youth Workers to provide stabilization care and temporary housing. Candidates should have relevant educational experience and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous youth. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility in scheduling, and community connection, focusing on empowerment and support for youth facing various life challenges.

Qualifications

• Educational experience required with 2 years of recent related experience.
• Understanding of social issues faced by Indigenous youth.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth and ensure safety.
• Work cooperatively as a positive role model.
• Support youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Skills

Experience with Indigenous community

Communication skills

Ability to establish rapport

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in relevant field

Job description

Who we are :

UNYA has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives and strive to provide youth with programs and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.

At Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), we have developed a Philosophy of Care foundation, drawing from best practices. These philosophies are the grounding framework that shapes all of our decisions and interactions with the youth we serve. Following these philosophies empowers our staff to meet youth where they are at, by giving them the ability to balance flexibility and structure. This allows us to meet our youth’s needs and ensure consistent quality of care across all UNYA programs. Our 5 key philosophies are :

• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Two-Eyed Seeing
• Harm Reduction Practice
• Youth / Person Centered Practice
• Culture as Therapy

Highlights of this opportunity :

As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program, the Residential Child and Youth Workers support youth in identifying their individual needs and setting positive goals for the future. The 24-hour program provides stabilization care and temporary housing for youth without a safe space. The position focuses on each youth’s strengths and supports them to obtain housing, employment, education, training, life skills, and address issues like substance use, mental health, and physical health. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and maintains flexible scheduling, as the program operates 24/7. Shifts include 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 15:00-23:00, 16:00-00:00, 23:00-07:00, and 00:00-08:00.

Contribute to a team dedicated to increasing stabilization, belonging, and empowerment for youth.

Qualifications and Conditions :

Educational experience required (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field, 2 years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Experience working with the Indigenous community, with good knowledge of Vancouver’s community resources, especially youth and Indigenous-specific resources

Understanding of the family and social issues faced by Indigenous youth today, including the impacts of the residential school system

Ability to adhere to the organization’s mandate, policies, and procedures

Criminal record check completed and satisfactory to UNYA

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination

Priority given to qualified Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates, as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code

Vehicle, driving abstract, and first aid requirements (if relevant)

Duties and Responsibilities :

Being a positive role model, working cooperatively, supervising youth, and ensuring safety

Establishing rapport and developing relationships with youth and professionals

Care planning, advocacy, intervention strategies, and on-site support

Recording information (paper records, Sharevision, Excel, etc.)

Fostering stabilization, belonging, and empowerment for youth, and creating a positive workplace

Supporting youth with mental health and substance use issues

Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs / CEO

What we offer :

Salary: $23.66 per hour

On-Call Relief position with shifts from 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 15:00-23:00, 16:00-00:00, 23:00-07:00, and 00:00-08:00

Program runs 24/7 with double staffing for each shift

How to apply :

To join our team, send a cover letter and resume indicating the position to the attention of the Hiring Manager. We review applications on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We encourage qualified Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants to apply. Please mention your Indigenous identity in your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.