Youth Care Counsellor

1 day ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Urban Native Youth Association Full time
About Us

Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is a respected non-profit organization that has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in Metro Vancouver for over 30 years.

Our Philosophy

We recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives and strive to provide programs and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them. Our Philosophy of Care foundation is grounded in best practices and empowers our staff to meet youth where they are at, balancing flexibility and structure to ensure a consistent quality of care across all UNYA programs.

Our Approach

We take a trauma-informed approach, incorporating Two-Eyed Seeing, Harm Reduction Practice, Youth/Person Centered Practice, and Culture as Therapy. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and accessible environment that promotes meaningful youth engagement and fosters positive outcomes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Relief Youth Care Counsellor (YCC) to join our team. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with others to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate workshops and daily programming in our drop-in programs. This role requires a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions, as well as experience working with Indigenous youth and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Work in collaboration with others to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate workshops and daily programming in our drop-in programs.
  2. Create a safe space for all youth and staff by responding to behaviors and situations through a trauma-informed lens.
  3. Provide general information regarding UNYA, its mandate, programs, and services, and respond promptly and effectively to enquiries.
  4. Make referrals to specific UNYA and community programs and services as appropriate to serve the needs of youth and families.
  5. Work as part of a team to maintain a network of positive working relationships with other service providers.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage of $25/hour, flexible working schedule, and 4% vacation pay in lieu of vacation time. We are an Indigenous youth organization and encourage qualified Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit applicants to apply.



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