Crisis Program Youth Worker
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Support vulnerable youth as a Crisis Program Youth Worker with Covenant House Vancouver, using trauma-informed practice and crisis intervention during overnight shifts.
You will build trusting professional relationships with youth ages 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness or complex trauma. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide immediate needs, practical resources, case support, and pathways toward independence. The role includes overnight awake shifts, paid on-site breaks, and required availability during December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome youth, assess immediate needs, and provide practical resources
- Complete program intake, admission, orientation, and service introductions
- Develop goals, strategies, and action plans with youth
- Respond to emergencies using trauma-informed crisis intervention
- Maintain case files, reporting, documentation, and resident rooms
Requirements:
- Diploma or degree related to social service
- Experience with at-risk youth or youth homelessness
- Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
- Familiarity with substance use and Harm Reduction principles
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and maintain professional boundaries
Bring interpersonal skills, crisis response, and trauma-informed care to Covenant House Vancouver’s overnight youth services.