Youth Worker at Covenant House

Covenant House Vancouver seeks a dedicated Youth Worker for overnight shifts, focusing on supporting vulnerable youth facing homelessness. Engage deeply in life-changing work while empowering young people on their journey to recovery.

In this rewarding role, you will directly assist youth aged 16-24 who have faced significant trauma and challenges. Your responsibilities include building respectful relationships, addressing immediate needs, and offering resources to help youth achieve stability. You will work from a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring each individual feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome youth accessing services

• Assess and respond to immediate needs

• Initiate relationships with at-risk youth

• Support clients in exiting street life and gaining independence

• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid as needed

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in social services or related field

• Minimum one year in a low barrier, harm reduction setting

• Experience with youth facing homelessness challenges

• First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform various physical tasks

This role is critical in creating safe spaces and supportive environments for youth at Covenant House Vancouver.
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