Contract, Youth Worker, Sanctuary Program

Job title: Contract, Youth Worker, Sanctuary Program

Company: Covenant House

Job description: The Impact the Youth Worker in the Sanctuary Program can make: The Sanctuary department supports youth with significant substance use and mental health concerns. In this enhanced low barrier 28 bed program, we work with the principles of immediacy, sanctuary, value communication, structure, and choice. You will demonstrate absolute respect and unconditional love to youth that will allow them to know their worth. This program is a low-barrier, safe, and non-judgmental environment where youth are supported to address every aspect of wellbeing – health, emotional, and spiritual. You will provide services from an attachment-based and trauma-informed model of care proven to support youth at greatest risk in our community. You will have the opportunity to build transformative relationships with youth and reduce the risks of street homelessness and drug use.Through relentless engagement, the CHV continuum of care will expand to connect with youth where they are at because we feel it should be “one size fits one” when it comes to supporting young people. How you will contribute: Greet and welcome youth accessing CHV services, assess and respond to their immediate needs, and provide them with practical resources including food, clothing, and transportationInitiate, develop and maintain relationships with at risk youth 16-24 years of ageUpon entry to the Program, introduce the services provided, orient new youth, complete program intake/admissionAssist clients in exiting street life, maintaining independence, or accessing supports to have their needs metWork with youth to address their needs and goalsAccompany youth to scheduled appointments and support youth in crisisSupporting youth with addictions, mental health and behavior management issues and referring to specialist agencies where neededDocument client notes in ETO,write Incident Reports, and other routine documentation as requiredManage youth case files, including all relevant reporting and documentationCoordinate youth meetings and activities, including recreation and life skillsAttend all training as directed by your Team LeaderClean, search, and remake youth rooms at dischargeLaundry as neededOther duties as required Compensation & Total Rewards Starting at $25.36/hr for folks who meet the minimum requirements and up to $29.67/hr for those that exceed the requirementsAn attachment based program where employees work together with respect, compassion, and teamwork.Extended Health and Dental benefits after three months for regular employees including $4000 in Counselling benefits (Psychological services); Generous vacation, sick-time, personal leave, and after 1 year, the choice to join our registered pension plan.Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, including casuals, beginning immediately with access to counselling, financial services, etc.

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:11:39 GMT

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