Youth Engagement Liaison
5 months ago
**Threshold Housing Society** is an inspiring non-profit organization that is passionate about preventing adult homelessness by providing safe housing, stability, support services, and community to at-risk youth in the Greater Victoria area for over 30 years. The organization serves at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. Threshold Housing Society believes that every youth has the ability to thrive regardless of history or hardship and offers support to help at-risk youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.
We are currently looking for a **Youth Engagement Liaison** to help develop a comprehensive support program for youth across Threshold programs. The goal of the program is to build protective factors and mitigate risk factors for youth through building trust, self-esteem, a sense of connection to the community, and by reducing social isolation. The Youth Engagement Liaison leads the coordination of case plans and works with other program staff to ensure consistency and follow-through.
**What you will bring to the role**:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
- 2-3 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth.
- An advanced knowledge of case management principles. Must be able to keep excellent client records, both written and electronically.
- ASIST and NVCI training.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of computer systems and programs, social media, and technology that youth access.
- Must have a Criminal Record Review Check completed by and satisfactory to Threshold as well as sign Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement and Sexual Misconduct Form.
**What we will provide in return**:
- A purpose-driven organization that lives its values.
- The opportunity to do meaningful work that impacts young lives and creates positive change in our community.
- A culture where being your authentic self is welcomed and supported.
- The ability to work with a passionate and diverse team towards a shared goal.
- Employer paid health and dental benefits, employee assistance plan, and generous counselling allowance.
- Pension matching and training and professional development program.
**Application Information**:
This position will remain **open until filled** but a review of resumes will start immediately so do not delay applying. We look forward to connecting with you
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