Youth Housing Support

Threshold Housing Society•Victoria, BC

10d•CA$27 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Housing Support (YHS) position will be the primary day contact person for youth. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of the day staff person is to support youth in a housing setting to settle, manage stressors and potential crisis while supporting to focus on individual goals for the following day. This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youth's individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.

Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care, or other combinations of education, experience and training.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth.
Emergency First Aid certificate
Food Safe Certificate
Immunization records, including TB testing
Criminal Record Check, completed by Threshold
Ability to agree and follow our policies and processes
Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating programming is an asset
ASIST training is an asset
NVCI training is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day contact and support for youth in a housing setting.
Assist youth in settling into the housing environment.
Support youth in managing stressors and potential crises.
Help youth focus on individual goals for the following day.
Work within a team environment utilizing a holistic approach.
Address individual youth needs related to mental health, life skills, community supports, and housing.