Street Youth Outreach & 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

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.