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Youth Worker - Sanctuary Program, Monday-Thursday EveningsCovenant House Vancouver · Covenant House Vancouver - Seymour
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Youth Worker - Sanctuary Program, Monday-Thursday Evenings

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-02 Covenant House Vancouver - Seymour Hybrid Community Services Development
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 3,500 CAD–4,800 CAD/mo

About the Company

As we serve vulnerable youth, all employees working for Covenant House Vancouver must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required prior to your start date. About Covenant House Vancouver Since 1997, Covenant House Vancouver has provided relentless support for youth experiencing, or at-risk of experiencing, homelessness. We provide support to young people age 16 to 24 who have experienced a wide range of early life and ongoing, complex trauma; including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Our purpose is to serve all youth, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and provide a safe and supportive environment for all youth in need. Working at Covenant House will be one of the most meaningful things that you'll do in your life. However, you will be confronted with significant issues in this work and frankly, this work is not for everyone. In the course of doing your work, particularly for those doing frontline work, you will be exposed to the trauma of others. The youth we serve may also experience overdose, physical harm perpetuated by self or others and even death. Because we provide a relational model of care, the harms our youth experience can impact us in varying degrees. While we provide training for youth workers on avoiding what we call vicarious trauma (namely, the trauma you can experience or take on by hearing other's traumatic stories), and a generous allowance for

Requirements

  • ● Diploma or degree in social service or a related field
  • ● Frontline experience in low-barrier, harm reduction, and youth-focused settings
  • ● First Aid, Naloxone Administration, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required (or willingness to obtain and maintain)
  • ● Demonstrated ability to engage with youth in a respectful, trauma-informed, and youth-led way
  • ● Core Competencies
  • ● Knowledge of challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability, responding with empathy, support, and flexibility.
  • ● Apply trauma-informed care and cultural humility, including culturally safe practices, Indigenous harm reduction approaches, and supporting youth connection to their communities.
  • ● Provide affirming, trauma-informed support for LGBTQIA+ youth, addressing discrimination, stigma, and barriers while promoting safety and belonging.
  • ● Strong understanding of substance use and harm reduction principles; engage youth in a non-judgmental, supportive manner.
  • ● Confidently respond to complex or atypical drug poisonings, following protocols and seeking support as needed; maintain up-to-date overdose response knowledge and training.
  • ● Understand general and complex physical health complications related to substance use and collaborate with clinical staff as needed.
  • ● Maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, trauma-informed relationships with youth.
  • ● Support youth with complex mental health needs, recognizing how trauma and adversity impact behavior and decision-making.
  • ● Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and accountability in all work, following organizational guidelines and professional standards.
  • ● Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities, environments, and youth needs.
  • ● Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • ● Communicate clearly, actively listen, and ensure information is accessible to youth and colleagues.
  • ● Analyze information, reflect on practice, and make informed decisions prioritizing youth safety and well-being.
  • ● Support team goals while maintaining youth-led approaches, demonstrating sound judgment in complex situations.
  • ● Proficient in office tools (e.g., Teams, Outlook, SharePoint) and capable of completing physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 lbs and bending, kneeling, or squatting as needed.