JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Youth Worker - TERM

Senior Youth Worker - TERM Competition #32-26

About Our Opportunity
This position is located at our undisclosed Haven location, which is a voluntary residential program for youth aged 16 - 21 years of all genders who need a safe place to stay. The program accepts intakes 24/7, providing immediate support for basic needs, connections to longer-term services, youth-led goal achievement and service planning in a supportive, welcoming, low-barrier environment. Staff work collaboratively with a shift partner to provide responsive care for the youth and the resource and report to the Program Manager.

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

Protected 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:

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, ++

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Term Position. September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.

Location: Direction Youth Haven - Confidential

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

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

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other relevant education

One (1) year of experience working with at-risk and/or homeless youth in areas such as child protection, life skill development, community support and/or community outreach





Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

Ability to engage in client-centered change by establishing respectful relationships and increasing client motivation for positive change and ability to observe and recognize change in clients

Ability to initiate and influence case management and creatively support complex decision-making

Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low-income and marginalized people and relevant community, social and health resources, and government services and systems.

Knowledge of low barrier resources, harm reduction model, adolescent development, alcohol and drug use issues, mental health issues, sexually exploited youth, and street-involved activities

Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, maintain calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances, and adjust your approach in changing conditions

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

Proof of negative TB skin test required

Valid BC driver's license is an asset

Current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Intervention Certificates are an asset

Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training and Food Secure Level 1 are an asset

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.

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.

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 chance 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.

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📌 Senior Youth Worker - Term (British Columbia)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 British Columbia