Directions Program Coordinator- Term

About Our Opportunity

The shelter coordinator will support youth accessing the DYSC drop-in to take steps towards addressing their essential needs. This term program coordinator will complete a service plan with each youth which will include, and not be limited to, housing applications, referring to housing providers or programs, assistance in accessing income assistance, and exploring other benefits youth may be eligible for. The program coordinator will coordinate with community stakeholders to achieve appropriate care for youth who are at risk of homelessness.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
• 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

• This is a 6 month TERM position (or until the return of the incumbent)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Education, Training, Experience

• Degree or diploma in Social Work or Youth care/certificate in a related field
• Minimum three years experience working with homeless and at-risk youth
• Experience with adolescent development and issues involving sexually exploited youth, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, poverty and concurrent issues
• Lived experience is considered an asset
• Current First Aid certificate is a requirement
• A combination of education/experience can be considered

• Knowledge of and belief in the Harm Reduction model
• Knowledge of substance misuse, adolescent development and the problems encountered by chemically dependent youth
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and other agencies and to maintain confidentiality

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) Training is an asset

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.

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.

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole…