Youth Worker- Part-Time Evenings

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, our staff and volunteersare 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.
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 require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.
CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER POSTINGs   Position:
Youth Worker
- Part-Time Evenings

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia

Job :
# of Openings: 1
JOB OPPORTUNITY:  Youth Worker – Part-Time Evenings
Part-Time Youth Worker - Evenings Competition #49-26
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 Assistant 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)
Referral Bonus Program
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
* (pro-rated for part-time staff)
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, ++
** (eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

Work Hours:

32 hours per week, Friday & Saturday 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday & Monday 3:30pm – 11:30pm
Salary:  GRADE 8 and STEP 1 ($26.85 per hour) Confidential Residential Building Vancouver
Posting End Date:  Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed?
Education, Training, Experience
Diploma in a related human/ social services field
1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services
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 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 deal effectively with conflict situations,…