Youth Worker- Part-Time

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation (pro-rated for PT

Paid wellness days

Education leave

Moving day

Education-related dues

Referral bonus program

Lunch and Learns

Growth opportunities

Mentoring & recognition

Teamwork culture

Flex benefit options

Counselling services up to $1500/year

Employee Assistance Plan

Long Term Disability

Insurance

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Youth Worker (Part-Time) in Vancouver to support youth 16–21 in a voluntary residential program. You will work with a shift partner, provide responsive care, and assist with intake, planning, and service connections in a low-barrier, respectful environment.

The role requires a diploma in a related field and at least 1 year of experience in homelessness, mental health, addictions, or social services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related human/social service field.
• 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to youth 16–21 in a voluntary residential setting.
• Collaborate with shift partner and report to the Assistant Manager to ensure safe, empathetic, client-centered services.

Skills

Client-centered change

Case management

Social issues knowledge

Harm reduction & youth development

Conflict resolution

Education

Diploma in related human/social service field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Youth Worker - Part-Time

About Our Opportunity

This position is located at our undisclosed Haven location, which is a voluntary residential program for youth aged 16 – 21 years of all genders, who need a safe place 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 resource and report to the Assistant Manager.

• 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)
• Referral Bonus Program
• 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

* (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Health and Wellness Resources: **

• 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, ++

** (eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

Work Hours: 24 hours per week, Saturday - Monday 7:00am – 3:00pm

Salary:Salary GRADE 8 and STEP 1 ($26.85 per hour)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Diploma in a related human/ social service field
• 1 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-centered 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 deal effectively with conflict situations, maintain calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances, and adjust your approach in changing conditions

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Proof of negative TB skin test required
• 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.

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 #48-26 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.