Evenings Youth Worker: Impactful Support for Vancouver Youth

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Three paid household leave days a year

Two paid Wellness Days a year

Two and a half paid Agency days

Five paid education leave/year

Moving Day/year

Referral Program

Lunch and Learns

Growth opportunities

Transparent, collaborative culture

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Youth Worker for full-time evenings to support youth 16–21 in a residential setting. You will work with a partner to provide care, assist with basic needs, and help link youth to services, planning, and goal achievement.

The role requires a Diploma in a related field, 1 year experience, and a commitment to harm-reduction and trauma-informed practice within a welcoming, low-barrier environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related human/social services field.
• 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive care for youth with a shift partner.
• Support basic needs and connections to longer-term services.
• Report to the Assistant Manager and ensure safety and documentation.
• Engage in client-centered goal planning and progress tracking.

Skills

Client engagement

Case management

Knowledge of social issues

Conflict de-escalation

Communication

Education

Diploma in related human/social services field

Job description

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Youth Worker for full-time evenings to support youth 16–21 in a residential setting. You will work with a partner to provide care, assist with basic needs, and help link youth to services, planning, and goal achievement.

The role requires a Diploma in a related field, 1 year experience, and a commitment to harm-reduction and trauma-informed practice within a welcoming, low-barrier environment.