06 Sep
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Covenant House Vancouver
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Vancouver
06 Sep
Covenant House Vancouver
Vancouver
Covenant House Vancouver seeks a dedicated Youth Worker for overnight shifts, focusing on supporting vulnerable youth facing homelessness. Engage deeply in life-changing work while empowering young people on their journey to recovery. In this rewarding role, you will directly assist youth aged 16-24 who have faced significant trauma and challenges.
Your responsibilities include building respectful relationships, addressing immediate needs, and offering resources to help youth achieve stability. You will work from a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring each individual feels valued and supported. Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome youth accessing services
- Assess and respond to immediate needs
- Initiate relationships with at-risk youth
- Support clients in exiting street life and gaining independence
- Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid as needed Requirements:
- Diploma or degree in social services or related field
- Minimum one year in a low barrier, harm reduction setting
- Experience with youth facing homelessness challenges
- First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform various physical tasks This role is critical in creating protected spaces and supportive environments for youth at Covenant House Vancouver.
📌 Youth Worker at Covenant House (Vancouver)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver
📍 Vancouver