Shelter Diversion Worker -Temporary Location: Kelowna, BC (Downtown Youth Centre) BGC Okanagan is hiring a Shelter Diversion Worker! This diversion worker role gives you the opportunity to make an immediate difference by helping youth in crisis identify safe, practical alternatives to shelter. Using your relationship-building, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills, you'll work with youth to develop safety plans, connect them with community resources, and strengthen natural support networks.

In this fast-paced, cooperative role, you'll help prevent homelessness, reduce harm, and create meaningful outcomes every shift. This is a temporary position until March 31, 2027. Childcare discounts to help your family thrive Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed Collaborates in case management through Youth Assessment and Prioritization tool assessment.

Collaborates with counsellors, professionals, and natural supports regarding the development of appropriate personal service plans to achieve participants' housing objectives. Provides housing focused life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements personal service plans. Identifies social, economic,



recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients' needs.

Establishes safety and prevents emergency situations through person-centered care, attending to client needs, collaboration with clients, and early intervention. Provides emotional support and feedback to participants and their families / natural supports Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks, youth files, Case notes, and incident reports. Certificate in a related human/social service field.

One (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Class 5 driver licence and vehicle Hours: 26 hours per week - Monday: 1pm-5pm, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 4pm-12am Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

📌 Shelter Diversion Worker -Temporary (Kelowna)
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