10K Youth Worker - Hourly Competition #29-26About Our OpportunityWorking within the mission vision values and person-centredphilosophy of FSGVthe 10K Youth Worker provides work to support youth entering adulthood and learning the skills necessary to live independently. Advocacy information life skills education crisis intervention and referrals to youth promoting safety are all key elements in working with youth to develop goals and connections to appropriate services that address their immediate and long-term role reports to the Supervisor of the 10KTYA Housing Program
We Value You- Benefits:- Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
- Wellness Days for eligible staff
- Paid sick days
- A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity
Additional Hourly Benefits- Referral bonus program
- On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
- Safe and Respectful Work Environment
- Opportunities for Growth
- Milestone celebrations
- Ongoing support mentoring and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
- Internal Recruitment Opportunities
- Pension: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees
Work Hours: Hours are variable - 8-hour shifts (10:00 am 6pm; or 12pm-8:00pm; or 4:00pm-12am)
Salary: GS8 Step 1 ($ 26.85/ hour)
Location: Directions Youth Services 1138 Burrard St Vancouver BC. This position does not allow for remote work.
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeedEducation Training Experience- Diploma in a related human/social service 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 youth-centered change by establishing respectful relationships holding trauma-informed discussions on positive motivations for change and observing and recognizing change in clients
- Knowledge of the systemic 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 substance use issues mental health issues sexually exploited youth and street-involved activities
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and apply personalself-careprinciples
- 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
- Ability to work alone as well as cooperatively within a culturally diverse environment maintaining the highest professional standards of ethics and confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies
Additional Requirements- Successful completion of criminal record check
- Current First Aid Food Safe Level 1 and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are anasset
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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 environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. 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.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #29-26 in the email subject line) to
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples including the Xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Selílwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Qayqayt Katzie Kwantlen Kwekwetlem Semiahmoo Matsqui and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch qu.
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JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!
About UsWhen you work with us you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. 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 Vancouvers 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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type : Hourly
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1