Youth Worker- Part-Time Evenings

Fsgv; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three flex benefit options

Counselling services (up to $1500/year

Employee Assistance Plan

Long Term Disability Plan

Insurance, Travel insurance

Job summary

Directions Youth Services, a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), seeks a Youth Worker for evenings in Vancouver, BC. This part-time position supports youth aged 16–21 in a voluntary residential program, with shift partners and strong collaboration with the Assistant Manager.

Salary starts at $26.85/hour, with pro-rated benefits for part-time staff. Requirements include a Diploma in a related field and about 1 year of relevant experience in homelessness, mental health,

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related human/ social services 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Initiate and influence case management and creatively support complex decision-making
• Collaborate with staff to provide responsive care for youth and report to the Assistant Manager

Skills

Client engagement

Case management

Conflict resolution

Youth engagement

Education

Diploma in a related human/ social services field

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.

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 require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER POSTINGs

Position:Youth Worker- Part-Time Evenings

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id:936-49-26

# of Openings:1

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Youth Worker – Part-Time Evenings

Part-Time Youth Worker - Evenings Competition #49-26

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: 32 hours per week, Friday & Saturday 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday & Monday 3:30pm – 11:30pm

Salary: GRADE 8 and STEP 1 ($26.85 per hour) Confidential Residential Building Vancouver

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Diploma in a related human/ social services 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.

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.

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.