Support homeless youth overnight at Directions Youth Services through crisis support, referrals, and safer alternatives in a 12-bed shelter.

This full-time Shelter Worker serves youth aged 19 to 24 within Directions Youth Services. Working 8:30 pm to 5:30 am, you support youth facing homelessness, addiction, concurrent disorders, and intellectual or emotional and social challenges. The position reports to the Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve homeless youth in a temporary 12-bed shelter
- Promote safer and healthier alternatives for clients
- Assist transitions from street life to residences
- Provide referral information where possible
- Support youth with addiction and concurrent disorders

Requirements:

- Two years of post-secondary social work or youth care education
- Minimum two years supporting youth, preferably marginalized youth
- Knowledge of substance misuse and adolescent development
- Ability to maintain skilled client boundaries
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

Bring youth support, communication, and professional boundaries to overnight shelter work with Directions Youth Services clients.

📌 Overnight Youth Shelter Worker (Vancouver)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 Vancouver