Residential Youth Worker

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, our staff and volunteers are 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. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, we invite you to apply today!

We offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness.

FSGV has more than
350staff and volunteers at 11 locations across 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 requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

Position:Residential Youth Worker - Hourly

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job :

# of Openings:1

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Residential Youth Worker
- Hourly

Residential Youth Worker
- Hourly Competition #53-26

These hourly positions are located at our undisclosed Youth Safehouse and Haven locations, which are voluntary residential programs for at-risk youth aged 16 – 21 of all genders who need safe places 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 resources, and report to the Assistant Manager.

• Wellness Days for eligible staff
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Milestone celebrations
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• Internal Recruitment Opportunities

Work Hours: Hours are variable - 8-hour shifts (7:00-15:00; 15:00-23:00, 23:00-7:00)

PLEASE NOTE:

Successful applicants may have the potential to be cross-trained for both residential sites (Safehouse/ Haven) after three months of experience and manager approval in the home program.

Salary::$26.85 per hour (Grade 8 Step1) with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for awake overnight hours worked)

Location:This posting is for both the Safehouse and Haven locations. Confidential locations (in Vancouver, BC)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until seven (7) positions are filled.

Education, Training, Experience

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

• Ability to engage in client-centred 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 communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict…