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Shelter Coordinator- Term
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Shelter Coordinator
Term Shelter Coordinator Competition #46-26
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.
We Value You- Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
- Wellness Days for eligible staff
- Paid sick days
- A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity
Additional Hourly Benefits
- Referral bonus program
- 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
Work Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday Friday 8AM-4PM
- This is a 6 month TERM position (or until the return of the incumbent)
Salary: GS10 Step 1 ($30.83/hour to $34.18/hour)
Location:1138 Burrard St Vancouver BC
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed
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
Role Qualifications and Skills include but are not limited to
- 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
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) Training is an asset
How to apply
If you are applying through any other platform kindly ensure that your application is submitted via our career website at candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
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.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #46-26 in the email subject line) to .
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples including the Xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Selílwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Qayqayt Katzie Kwantlen Kwekwetlem Semiahmoo Matsqui and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch qu.
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!
About Us
When you work with us you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouvers youth who are at-risk homeless and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma mental health or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life substance use mental health concerns and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in safe houses and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a non-profit dedicated to improving lives across the Lower Mainland.
