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. FSGV has more than350staff and volunteers at 11 locationsacross the Lower Mainland, serving the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.
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Position: Residential Youth Worker - Hourly Residential Youth Worker - Hourly Residential Youth Worker - Hourly Competition #53-26 These hourly positions are located at our undisclosed Youth Safehouse and Haven locations, which are voluntary residential programs for at-risk youth aged 16 – 21 of all genders who need safe places 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 resources, and report to the Assistant Manager.
Additional Hourly Benefits
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and growth opportunities Hours are variable - 8-hour shifts (7:00-15:00; PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants may have the potential to be cross-trained for both residential sites (Safehouse/ Haven) after three months of experience and manager approval in the home program. Salary:: $26.85 per hour (Grade 8 Step1)with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for awake overnight hours worked) Location: This posting is for both the Safehouse and Haven locations.
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until seven (7) positions are filled. Education,
Training, Experience Diploma in a related human/social service field One year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non‑violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality.
Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation,
and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non‑applicable criminal condition. We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations.
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF! You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading‑edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
Directions Youth
Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver’s youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street‑involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health, or substance issues.
Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in, safe houses, and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low‑barrier spaces where all youth are welcome. To learn how we collect and use your information, please read our privacy policy . #
📌 Residential Youth Worker - Hourly (Burnaby)
🏢 Fsgv
📍 Burnaby