Crisis Program Youth Worker

Support vulnerable youth as a Crisis Program Youth Worker with Covenant House Vancouver, using trauma-informed practice and crisis intervention during overnight shifts.
You will build trusting professional relationships with youth ages 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness or complex trauma. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide immediate needs, practical resources, case support, and pathways toward independence. The role includes overnight awake shifts, paid on-site breaks, and required availability during December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcome youth, assess immediate needs, and provide practical resources
Complete program intake, admission, orientation, and service introductions
Develop goals, strategies, and action plans with youth
Respond to emergencies using trauma-informed crisis intervention
Maintain case files, reporting, documentation, and resident rooms
Requirements:
Diploma or degree related to social service

Experience with at-risk youth or youth homelessness
Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
Familiarity with substance use and Harm Reduction principles
Ability to lift 25 pounds and maintain professional boundaries
Bring interpersonal skills, crisis response, and trauma-informed care to Covenant House Vancouver’s overnight youth services.