Shelter Worker

Position: Shelter Worker - Full-time
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, our staff and volunteers are 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. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, we invite you to apply today!

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 requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER POSTINGs

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia

Job :

# of Openings: 1

About Our Opportunity
These salaried positions will serve homeless youth aged 19 to 24 in accessing a temporary 12-bed shelter offered within Directions Youth Service Centre. This  overnight position  works to promote safer, healthier alternatives and, where possible, to assist in the transition of youth from the street to residences and provide referral information where possible to clients. The position will consist of working with a variety of at-risk and homeless youth struggling with addiction, including those with

intellectual, emotional/social challenges and concurrent disorders. This position reports to the Assistant Manager.

Flexible scheduling to accommodate life work balance

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:

A comprehensive health and dental benefits plan to support your health and well-being

Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)

Employee Assistance Plan

Long Term Disability Plan

Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8:30 pm - 5:30 am (Overnight shifts)
Salary:  Grade 7 ranges from $25.01/hour to $27.81/hour (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)

Posting End Date:  Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?
Education, Training, Experience

Two years’ post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care/certificate in related field

Food Safe Certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset

Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in support of homeless/marginalized youth

A combination of education and experience may be considered

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low income and marginalized youth

Knowledge of substance misuse, adolescent development and the problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavioral management

Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients

Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing, and basic computer literacy

Ability to work independently and a part of a team

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

Short-listed candidates will be…