Residential Youth Worker - Hourly

Fsgv; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Days

On-the-job education through Lunch and

Safe and Respectful Work Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Milestone celebrations

Ongoing support and mentoring

Internal Recruitment Opportunities

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is hiring a Residential Youth Worker for our Vancouver sites. You will work with at-risk youth (16–21), providing safe housing support, basic needs assistance, and connections to longer-term services in a trauma-informed, client-led environment.

Role involves shift work, collaboration with a partner, and potential cross-training after three months. Prior diploma in a related field is required, plus key safety certifications and willingness to engage in

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related human/social service field.
• One 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 at-risk youth in collaboration with a shift partner.
• Assist youth with basic needs, connections to longer-term services, and goal planning.
• Document and report to the Assistant Manager; participate in program planning and review.
• Possible cross-training for both Safehouse and Haven locations after three months.

Skills

Client-centered communication

Case management support

Crisis intervention

Non-violent crisis intervention

Education

Diploma in human/social services

Job description

At Family ServicesofGreater Vancouver, our staff and volunteersare makinga difference every single day. FSGV supports victims and survivors, families, and youth with programs, services, and supports that are trauma-informed and client-led. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, we invite you to apply today!We offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness.

FSGV has more than350staff and volunteers at 11 locationsacross the Lower Mainland, serving the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.

FSGV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER POSTINGs

Position:Residential Youth Worker - Hourly

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id:940-53-26

# of Openings:1

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Residential Youth Worker - Hourly

Residential Youth Worker - Hourly Competition #53-26

About Our Opportunity

These hourly positions are located at our undisclosed Youth Safehouse and Haven locations, which are voluntary residential programs for at-risk youth aged 16 – 21 of all genders who need safe places to stay. The program accepts intakes 24/7, providing immediate support for basic needs, connections to longer-term services, youth-led goal achievement, and service planning in a supportive, welcoming, low-barrier environment. Staff work collaboratively with a shift partner to provide responsive care for the youth and the resources, and report to the Assistant Manager.

• Wellness Days for eligible staff
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Additional Hourly Benefits

• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Milestone celebrations
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• Internal Recruitment Opportunities

Work Hours: Hours are variable - 8-hour shifts (7:00-15:00; 15:00-23:00, 23:00-7:00)

PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants may have the potential to be cross-trained for both residential sites (Safehouse/ Haven) after three months of experience and manager approval in the home program.

Salary::$26.85 per hour (Grade 8 Step1)with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for awake overnight hours worked)

Location:This posting is for both the Safehouse and Haven locations. Confidential locations (in Vancouver, BC)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until seven (7) positions are filled.

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

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

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Ability to engage in client-centred change by establishing respectful relationships and increasing client motivation for positive change and ability to observe and recognize change in clients
• Ability to initiate and influence case management and creatively support complex decision‑making
• Knowledge of the systematic issues that affect low-income and marginalized people and relevant community, social and health resources, and government services and systems.
• Knowledge of low barrier resources, harm reduction model, adolescent development, alcohol and drug use issues, mental health issues, sexually exploited youth, and street‑involved activities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non‑violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non‑applicable criminal condition.

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

About Us

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading‑edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver’s youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street‑involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health, or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in, safe houses, and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low‑barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.

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