Shelter Worker - Full-time

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; 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 for FT

Five paid education leave/year

One paid Moving Day/year

Subsidized professional association D1

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking an overnight youth shelter worker to support homeless youth aged 19 to 24 in a 12-bed shelter at Directions Youth Service Centre. You will promote safer, healthier options and refer clients as needed, reporting to the Assistant Manager.

The role involves caring for youth facing addiction and various challenges, with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably homeless/marginalized
• Food Safe Certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training assets
• Education and experience combination may be considered

Responsibilities

• Overnight shift working with at-risk and homeless youth to promote safety and healthier alternatives
• Provide referrals to clients and assist in transitioning from street to residences when possible
• Support youth with addiction, intellectual, emotional and social challenges
• Report to Assistant Manager and collaborate with the team for client wellbeing

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Crisis intervention basics

Education

Two years post-secondary in social work

Food Safe Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (asset)

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

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.