Make a meaningful impact with Covenant House Vancouver as a Youth Support Worker focused on harm reduction. This role supports young people aged 16-24 dealing with complex issues.

In this role, you will provide crucial support to youth experiencing homelessness or mental health challenges. Engage respectfully while offering immediate resources and facilitating crucial services, using a trauma-informed care approach. Your work will embrace a non-judgmental environment where each youth's needs are prioritized and addressed thoroughly.

Key Responsibilities:

- Welcome youth and assess their immediate needs
- Develop skilled relationships with youth aged 16-24
- Implement harm reduction and trauma-informed practices




- Provide crisis intervention including first aid and Naloxone administration
- Document notes and maintain accurate records in ETO

Requirements:

- Diploma or degree in social service or related field
- Minimum one year in a low barrier, harm reduction setting
- Experience with at-risk youth and mental health challenges
- First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as required

Support vulnerable youth with respect and compassion at Covenant House Vancouver.

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📌 Youth Support Worker at Covenant House (Vancouver)
🏢 Covenant House International
📍 Vancouver