Shelter Worker - Full-time

Family-Services-of-Greater-Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Three weeks vacation

Wellness days

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking dedicated staff for an overnight shelter position serving homeless youth aged 19 to 24 at the Directions Youth Service Centre in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on promoting safer, healthier alternatives and guiding youth from street life toward stable housing, with referral support where possible.

The position reports to the Assistant Manager, offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a night shift 8:30 pm–5:30 am, a $2.00/hour shift premium, and

Qualifications

• Two years’ post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care/certificate in related field
• Food Safe Certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in support of homeless/marginalized youth
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities

• Overnight shifts supporting homeless youth aged 19 to 24 at shelter
• Provide referral information and assist in transition to residences
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients
• Collaborate with the team to promote safety and well-being of youth

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary diploma in social work/youth care

Food Safe Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

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

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id:943-56-26

# of Openings:1

About Our Opportunity

These salaried positions will serve homeless youth aged 19 to 24 in accessing a temporary 12-bed shelter offered within Directions Youth Service Centre. This overnight position works to promote safer, healthier alternatives and, where possible, to assist in the transition of youth from the street to residences and provide referral information where possible to clients. The position will consist of working with a variety of at-risk and homeless youth struggling with addiction, including those with

intellectual, emotional/social challenges and concurrent disorders. This position reports to the Assistant Manager.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate life work balance
• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• A comprehensive health and dental benefits plan to support your health and well-being
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8:30 pm - 5:30 am (Overnight shifts)

Salary: Grade 7 ranges from $25.01/hour to $27.81/hour (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Two years’ post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care/certificate in related field
• Food Safe Certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in support of homeless/marginalized youth
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low income and marginalized youth
• Knowledge of substance misuse, adolescent development and the problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavioral management
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
• Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing, and basic computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and a part of a team

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

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.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #56-26 in the email subject line) to [e-mail] .

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.