At Family ServicesofGreater Vancouver, our staff and volunteersare makinga difference every single day. FSGV supports victims and survivors, families, and youth with programs, services, and supports that are trauma-informed and client-led. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, We offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness.

FSGV has more than350staff and volunteers at 11 locationsacross the Lower Mainland, serving the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, Recent Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.

FSGV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER; POSTINGs

Position: Youth Worker – Full-Time Evenings

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id:

# of Openings: 1

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Youth Worker – Full-Time Evenings

Youth Worker - Evenings Competition #47-26

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 Assistant 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)
- Referral Bonus Program
- Milestone celebrations
- On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
- Safe 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, Sunday to Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Salary: Salary GRADE 8 and STEP 1 ($26.85 per hour)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

- Diploma in a related human/ social services field
- 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions,



and/or social services
- 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 systematic 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
- Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates 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 setting for all staff that dismantles barrie

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