Job opportunity
Overnight Youth Shelter Worker
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Support homeless youth overnight in Vancouver through trauma-informed service, crisis awareness, and safer alternatives at Directions Youth Services.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver seeks a Shelter Worker for a temporary 12-bed shelter serving youth aged 19 to 24. This full-time position works overnight shifts while supporting youth affected by addiction, concurrent disorders, and intellectual or emotional challenges. You will report to the Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve homeless youth accessing the temporary 12-bed shelter
Promote safer, healthier alternatives to street involvement
Assist youth transitioning from streets to residences
Provide referral information where possible to clients
Work with youth experiencing addiction and concurrent disorders
Requirements:
Two years post-secondary social work or youth care education
Minimum two years working with youth, preferably marginalized youth
Knowledge of substance misuse and adolescent development
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Bring youth support, professional boundaries, and crisis awareness to overnight shelter services at Directions Youth Services in Vancouver.
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Apply on source site Family Services of Greater Vancouver seeks a Shelter Worker for a temporary 12-bed shelter serving youth aged 19 to 24. This full-time position works overnight shifts while supporting youth affected by addiction, concurrent disorders, and intellectual or emotional challenges. You will report to the Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve homeless youth accessing the temporary 12-bed shelter
Promote safer, healthier alternatives to street involvement
Assist youth transitioning from streets to residences
Provide referral information where possible to clients
Work with youth experiencing addiction and concurrent disorders
Requirements:
Two years post-secondary social work or youth care education
Minimum two years working with youth, preferably marginalized youth
Knowledge of substance misuse and adolescent development
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Bring youth support, professional boundaries, and crisis awareness to overnight shelter services at Directions Youth Services in Vancouver.
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