Apply trauma-informed care and harm reduction as a Youth Worker supporting youth with mental health and substance use concerns. Work casual overnight shifts onsite.

Covenant House Vancouver serves youth aged 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and complex trauma. In this Youth Worker role, you will build trusting relationships and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide support in Community Support Services and the Sanctuary residential program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build qualified relationships with youth aged 16 to 24
- Complete program intake and orient new youth
- Address individual needs and personal goals
- Connect youth with community supports and specialist agencies
- Coordinate meetings, recreation, and life skills activities

Requirements:

- Related social service diploma or degree with one year experience
- Three years full-time experience in a similar low-barrier role
- Familiarity with youth homelessness and at-risk youth
- Working knowledge of trauma-informed practice
- Familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and harm reduction

Use relational, culturally relevant support and sound judgment to help Covenant House Vancouver youth pursue individual goals.

📌 Trauma Informed Youth Support Worker (Vancouver)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
📍 Vancouver