Job Description

In order to be hired at Covenant House Vancouver as an employee, practicum student, or volunteer, candidates must provide evidence of full courses of Health-Canada approved vaccinations prior to starting their first shift. About Covenant House Since 1997, Covenant House Vancouver has been providing love and hope to Vancouver\xe2\x80\x99s homeless and at-risk street youth. We help young people aged 16 to 24 who have fled physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; those who have been forced from their homes; and those who have aged out of foster care. Our purpose is to serve all youth, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need. The Impact a Team Leader in the Foundations Program can make: The VCH Foundations Program is a residential stabilization program where 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 support them to know their worth. The VCH Foundations Program is a safe and non-judgmental environment where youth are supported to address every aspect of wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 physical, emotional, and spiritual. You will supervise and support a team of youth workers to provide services from an attachment-based, harm reduction, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed model of care. You will have the opportunity to lead a team in building transformative relationships with youth and reduce the risks of street homelessness and substance use. Through relentless engagement, the CHV continuum of care connects with youth where they are at because we feel it should be \xe2\x80\x9cone size fits one\xe2\x80\x9d 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 shelter
• Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with at risk youth 16-24 years of age
• Work collaboratively with other staff to assist youth in identifying attainable short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation
• Responsible for direct implementation of Covenant House philosophy and policies as they pertain to residential care
• Assign shift responsibilities and duties
• Coordinate intakes, assessments, discharges
• Ensure quality of youth files and documentation
• Manage crisis intervention including critical incident debriefing
• Facilitate team meetings including shift change
• Supervise youth workers on shift utilizing reflective supervision model
• Co-ordinate and support youth workers on shift
• Ensure adherence to and role model Covenant House principles and core values
• Ensure safety and security of clients, staff, and property
• Other duties as required

Who are we looking for? Education and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in related social service or relevant experience with harm reduction principles. Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Services, Child and Youth Care, or a related field. Or, relevant experience working in a similar capacity with a strong knowledge of harm reduction principals.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory role within similar setting
• First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
• Evidence of compliance with the Province\xe2\x80\x99s immunization and tuberculosis control programs is required

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with at risk youth and youth homelessness
• Familiarity with issues related to substance use
• Familiarity of Harm Reduction principles and practices
• Familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Leadership and team building skills
• Basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice

Why Work for us? Would you like to \xe2\x80\xa6

• Be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of youth in need
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of youth workers, social workers, clinical counsellors, mentorship and life skills coordinators, outreach, and housing workers
• Work safely with low youth to staff ratio
• Have generous Health & Dental Benefits, including substantial counselling benefits ($4,000 per year to ensure you are looking after you!), employee assistance program, excellent vacation (starting at 15 days per year!), personal and sick leave
• Access ongoing training and development to improve both professional and personal growth
• Attend an array of exciting team bonding exercises throughout the year
• An inclusive team that welcomes innovative ideas and creativity

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion CHV is committed to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• Persons from groups marginalized due to race, ancestry, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• Persons with visible (physical) and/or invisible (mental) disabilities;
• Persons who identify as women;
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and
• Indigenous persons.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all at Covenant House Vancouver. We love what we do and try to make a difference every day. If you are looking to join a place where we have a purpose and aim to achieve positive outcomes, please join us by applying. The starting salary range for this position is $29.76 to $37.20 If our recruitment process does not work for you, let us know. Let\xe2\x80\x99s see how we can work together to get to know you and see what might be a great fit! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $29.76-$37.20 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Work Location: One location