06 Sep
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Covenant House Vancouver
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Winnipeg
06 Sep
Covenant House Vancouver
Winnipeg
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Youth Worker at Covenant House (Winnipeg)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver
📍 Winnipeg