Outreach Worker- TERM

Family Services Of Greater Vancouver

Job Location:

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Outreach Worker- TERM

Outreach Worker (Term) Competition #2-26

About Our Opportunity:

About this Role

Working within the mission vision values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency the Outreach program works to promote safer healthier alternatives for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The focus is to promote awareness of and connect youth to appropriate services and resources to reduce the harm in their lives. The program focuses on support in the areas of the west end downtown south and downtown east side areas of Vancouver. These 2 TERM positions consists of working with a variety of at-risk homeless and street-entrenched youth 24 years and under (prioritizing youth 18 and under) struggling with addiction intellectual emotional and social challenges mental health issues concurrent issues and sexual exploitation; they actively support the Agencys awareness and goals around diversity inclusion justice and equity.

We Value You- Benefits:

Starting at 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

*(pro-rated for part-time staff)

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
Option of psychological/counseling 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: TWO TERM Outreach positions available:

35 hours per week (4 day work week)

Sunday-Wednesday condensed work week 8.75 hours a day)

35 hours per week(4 day work week)

Wednesday-Saturday condensed work week 8.75 hours a day)

Salary: GS 10 Step 1- $30.83 per hour

Location: 1138 Burrard Street Vancouver BC

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed

Provide outreach to youth at all Directions Youth Services sites and areas where high-risk youth congregate in order to initiate contact establish rapport and build trusting supportive therapeutic relationships with street-involved and homeless youth and link them with culturally appropriate and relevant services and resources
Identify youths individual needs and provide support encouragement collaboration and education to youth in matters related to crisis intervention harm reduction conflict resolution community resources alcohol and drug information and advocacy with the intention of connecting youth to services.
Work closely and collaboratively with all of Directions Youth Services other community agencies and government ministries in the development of youth case management plans using best practices.
Work independently in pairs in the community responding to emerging needs and crises and prioritizing tasks as they arise.

Education Training Experience

Two-year post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care/certificate in a related field
Minimum one year experience working with high-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
A combination of education/experience can be considered

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of community social and health resources
Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low-income and marginalized people and the impact of intergenerational trauma caused by colonization integration and assimilation.
Knowledge of substance misuse mental health issues that may affect sexually exploited youth and knowledge and belief in the Harm Reduction model.
Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (carrying a full backpack containing harm reduction supplies water and snacks)

Additional Requirements

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Valid class 5 BC drivers license and drivers abstract
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

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 #02-26 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.

Click to read our commitment to reconciliation justice and equity.

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Outreach Worker- TERMOutreach Worker (Term) Competition #2-26About Our Opportunity:About this RoleWorking within the mission vision values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency the Outreach program works to promote safer healthier alternatives for youth who are homeless or at...