Senior Youth Worker Directions Day Program
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Youth Worker- Directions Day Program
Senior Youth Worker - Directions Day Program Competition #69-25
About Our Opportunity:
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.
This is a full-time 35hrs per week position that serves homeless at risk street-involved and street-entrenched youth and takes a leadership role in internal case management and maintaining the safety of the resource. This position provides guidance information and referral to youth accessing the centre promoting safety and where possible assisting in their transition from the street to healthier alternative lifestyles. This position takes on a mentoring role with Youth Support Workers practicum students and others in the Day Program. This position reports to the Day Program Assistant Manager of Directions Youth Services Centre.
We Value You- Benefits:
- Three weeks vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
- Three paid household leave days a year*
- Two paid Wellness Days a year
- Paid sick days
- 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)
- A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity
Health and Wellness Resources:
- Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
- 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
Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
Work Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Salary: Grade 9 salary range $28.81- $31.91
Location: 1138 Burrard Street
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed
Education Training Experience
- Bachelor degree in Social Work or other relevant education
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset
- One (1) year experience working at risk and/or homeless youth in areas such as child protection life skill development community support and /or community outreach
- Food Safe Certification an asset
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Intake and assessment of new clients access pre-screening and determining if they are an appropriate fit for the program and well as making referrals when required.
- Identify individual needs for youth accessing the centre and provide support encouragement collaboration and education to clients in matters related to crisis intervention harm reduction conflict resolution community resources alcohol and drug information and advocacy to clients and referral calls utilizing youth social work best practice.
- Initiate MCFD involvement where appropriate to develop and support Integrated Case Management strategies.
- Maintain appropriate notes statistics logs and critical incident reports in a professional and thorough manner in the online database when applicable.
- Ensure adherence to all program and agency policies procedures safety standards and accreditation standards including the Centres Facility Management Plan.
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
- Valid BC drivers license is an asset
How to apply:
If this describes you please submit your application to us through our website 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 #69-25 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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a non-profit dedicated to improving lives across the Lower Mainland.
