Afterhours Youth Support Worker

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Afterhours Youth Support Worker - Hourly

Afterhours Youth Support Worker - Hourly Competition #31-26

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centred philosophy of the Agency, the Afterhours program works to support youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the 24-hour Directions Youth Services Centre. The Youth Support Worker – Afterhours position is an hourly role that serves youth who are unhoused, precariously housed, or sleeping rough, 24 years of age and under, who struggle with substance use, face mental health challenges, are neurodiverse, are sexually exploited, have criminal involvement, and/or are in crisis. This position works alongside a team in maintaining the safety of the resource and ensuring youth are safe and supported while in the space. This position reports to the Afterhours Supervisor and Afterhours Assistant Manager. The position actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity, inclusion, justice and equity.

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

Pension: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours: Hourly staff are expected to take at least one shift per month.
• Shifts are available 7 days/week.
• Shift hours are 11:30 pm-7:30 am or 12:00 am-8:00 am.
• 7 hours paid work, 1 hour unpaid break.

Salary: GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07 per hour (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)

Location: Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St., Vancouver, B.C.

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

• Intake and assessment of new clients’ access, pre-screening, and determining if they are an appropriate fit for the program, and 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, substance use information, and advocacy to clients and referral calls utilizing youth social work best practice
• Employ non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies, initiating first aid, calling emergency services, and/or delegating these tasks
• Maintain appropriate notes, statistics, logs, and critical incidents in a professional and thorough manner in the online database where applicable

Education, Training, Experience

• Minimum six months of post-secondary education with an emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of two years removed from homelessness, street life, addiction, and/or other connected, relevant life experience.
• Lived experience is considered an asset.

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Basic knowledge of substance use, mental health, and sexual exploitation; knowledge of and belief in the Harm Reduction model
• Basic knowledge of community, social, and health resources
• Knowledge of the ongoing and systemic impacts of colonization
• Knowledge of how systems impact and make vulnerable individuals and communities
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

How to apply

If you are submitting your application through the FSGV website, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

If you are applying through any other platform, kindly ensure that your application is submitted via our career website at: https://fsgv.ca/about/join-our-team/careers/

Short-listed 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 #31-26 in the email subject line) to [email protected].

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

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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 Vancouver’s 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.