Afterhours Youth Support Worker

JOB OPPORTUNITY:Afterhours Youth Support Worker - HourlyAfterhours Youth Support Worker - Hourly Competition #31-26About Our OpportunityWorking within the mission vision values and person-centred philosophy of the Agency the Afterhours program works to support youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the 24-hour Directions Youth Services Centre. The Youth Support Worker Afterhours position is an hourly role that serves youth who are unhoused precariously housed or sleeping rough 24 years of age and under who struggle with substance use face mental health challenges are neurodiverse are sexually exploited have criminal involvement and/or are in crisis. This position works alongside a team in maintaining the safety of the resource and ensuring youth are safe and supported while in the space. This position reports to the Afterhours Supervisor and Afterhours Assistant Manager. The position actively supports the Agencys awareness and goals around diversity inclusion justice and equity.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 employeesWork Hours: Hourly staff are expected to take at least one shift per month.
Shifts are available 7 days/week.
Shift hours are 11:30 pm-7:30 am or 12:00 am-8:00 am.
7 hours paid work 1 hour unpaid break.Salary: GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07 per hour (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)Location:Directions Youth Services Centre 1138 Burrard St. Vancouver B.C.Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filledWhat do you need to succeed

• Intake and assessment of new clients access pre-screening and determining if they are an appropriate fit for the program and making referrals when required
• Identify individual needs for youth accessing the centre and provide support encouragement collaboration and education to clients in matters related to crisis intervention harm reduction conflict resolution community resources substance use information and advocacy to clients and referral calls utilizing youth social work best practice
• Employ non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies initiating first aid calling emergency services and/or delegating these tasks
• Maintain appropriate notes statistics logs and critical incidents in a professional and thorough manner in the online database where applicable

Education Training Experience

• Minimum six months of post-secondary education with an emphasis on homelessness mental health addictions and/or social services OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Minimum of two years removed from homelessness street life addiction and/or other connected relevant life experience.
• Lived experience is considered an asset.

Role Qualifications and Skills include but are not limited to

• Basic knowledge of substance use mental health and sexual exploitation; knowledge of and belief in the Harm Reduction model
• Basic knowledge of community social and health resources
• Knowledge of the ongoing and systemic impacts of colonization
• Knowledge of how systems impact and make vulnerable individuals and communities
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

How to applyIf you are submitting your application through the FSGV website please scroll to the bottom of the page.If you are applying through any other platform kindly ensure that your application is submitted via our career website at: 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 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 #31-26 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.Click to read our commitment to reconciliation justice and equity.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.

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Employment Type : Hourly
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1