Street Youth Job Action- Youth Support Worker

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization in Vancouver is seeking a Street Youth Job Action Support Worker to assist marginalized youth aged 16-24. The role involves identifying barriers to employment, providing support, and helping youths develop life skills. You will work full-time, offering competitive benefits, including generous health and dental plans, vacation days, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Three weeks vacation for full-time staff

Paid sick days

Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months

Pension plan enrollment

Qualifications

• 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions and/or social service work.
• Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1 and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support participants by identifying unique barriers to employment.
• Develop basic life and job-readiness skills.
• Provide outreach support and supervision to street-youth crews.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behaviour Management

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Social Work

Education

Grade 12 plus post-secondary training in a related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Street Youth Job Action Support Worker

Street Youth Job Action Youth Support Worker Competition #70-25

About Our Opportunity

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, 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.

Street Youth Job Action (SYJA) is a low‑barrier pre‑employment same‑day work and peer engagement program for marginalized, homeless and at‑risk young people aged 16‑24. The SYJA program operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00‑4:00 PM. The SYJA Support Worker will support participants by identifying their unique barriers to employment and help develop basic life and job‑readiness skills. The SYJA Support Worker will travel on foot throughout the day to provide outreach support and supervision to street‑youth crews on designated street‑cleaning routes (Downtown Core including Downtown South and the West End) and assist youth in the navigation of services as they transition to accessing safer lifestyles. This is a 35 hr / week position that reports to the Program Manager, Specialized Youth Supports.

We Value You – Benefits

• Three weeks vacation for full‑time staff
• Entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full‑time staff
• Five paid days for education leave / year
• One paid Moving Day / year
• Subsidised professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources

• Generous health / dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs.
• Option of psychological / counselling services (up to $1500 / year).
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Long‑Term Disability Plan.
• Insurance, Travel insurance.

Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees.

Work Hours: 35 hours per week; 8:00‑4:00 PM; (Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday) (Full‑Time).

Salary: Grade 7 Step 1 - $25.07 per hour.

Location: Directions Youth Services 1138 Burrard Street.

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled.

What do you need to succeed

Education, Training & Experience

• Grade 12 plus post‑secondary training in a related field and
• 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions and/or social service work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1 and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to engage in client‑centered change by establishing respectful relationships and increasing client motivation for positive change and the ability to observe and recognise change in clients.
• Knowledge of the systematic issues that affect low‑income and marginalised 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.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

How to apply

If this describes you please submit your application to us through our website; 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 organisation 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 #70‑25 in the email subject line) to [email omitted for privacy].

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

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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.

Key Skills

Crisis Management, Direct Support, Behaviour Management, Behavioural Health, Mediation Experience, Conflict Management, Computer Literacy, Child Protective Services, Experience with Children, Medication Administration, Social Work, Writing Skills.

Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1