Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Youth Worker - TERM Competition #32-26
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 Program 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)
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
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, ++
Work Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Term Position. September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.
Location:
Direction Youth Haven - Confidential
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed?
Education, Training, Experience
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other relevant education
One (1) year of experience working with at-risk and/or homeless youth in areas such as child protection, life skill development, community support and/or community outreach
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 systemic 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
Valid BC driver's license is an asset
Current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Intervention Certificates are an asset
Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training and Food Safe Level 1 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,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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