Haven Youth Worker - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Haven Youth Worker- Hourly Competition #107-22Download PDF Job Posting HereAbout this RoleDirections 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.This hourly position is located at our undisclosed Youth Haven location which is a voluntary residential program for at-risk youth aged 16 – 19 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 reports to the Program Manager.What we offer you:Benefits of working with us:Flexible schedulingA work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrityDirections Youth Services offers purposeful careers, serving the most vulnerable members of our community. This role offers you the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.We support career development and training for staff to reach their potential, and offer mentorship and professional advancement in a supportive environment. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, wellness and a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that values diversity and respect for all.Work Hours: Casual - Work hours are variable- 8 hour shifts (7:00-15:00; 15:00-23:00, 23:00-7:00)Program runs 24 hours per day.Salary: GS8 $25.06/ hourly wage (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)Location: Haven- undisclosed locationPosting End Date: We review candidates on an ongoing basisWhat you bring:Education, Training, Experience

• Diploma in a related human / social service field
• 2 years related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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
• Ability to share best practices with more junior staff and lead in circumstances where required
• 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 maintain professional boundaries with clients and apply personal self care principles
• 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
• Ability to work alone and also cooperatively and productively within a culturally diverse environment and maintain the highest professional standards of ethics and confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques
• Maintain current knowledge of issues, best practices, and available resources

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of criminal record check
• Negative TB skin test
• Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required

How to apply:If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applicants who apply for roles with the Agency.If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #107-22 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to hrinbox@fsgv.ca for follow-up. **if you are an internal candidate, please indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application**Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory 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.Quick Apply

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