About The Hollyburn Society
The Hollyburn Society is an independent registered charity serving people across Vancouver’s North Shore. Since 2004, we have helped youth, seniors, families, survivors of violence, and people facing housing instability find safety, stability, housing, and support when they are stuck in a tough situation.
Our work is grounded in a simple idea: Find a Way Forward.
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Relief Child & Youth Care Workers to be a part of a team that mentors and assists chronically and episodically homeless youth to obtain and maintain appropriate housing, community resources, and services to support their long-term well-being.
If you are looking for meaningful work where your time, skills, and heart can make a real difference, The Hollyburn Society is a place to grow, contribute, and help our community move forward together.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities
- Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting and maintaining appropriate limits
- Completing and presenting weekly progress reports
- Recognizing each youth’s strengths, weaknesses, care plans, and the best individual approaches for behaviour management
- Working collaboratively with other support services connected with the youth.
- Maintaining appropriate client records and complete reports on a timely manner
You have:
- Ability to meet our Relief/Casual Team Guidelines and Expectations which includes availability requirements for on-call shifts
- High school diploma
- Experience working with at-risk youth with mental health challenges and substance use (or desire to learn)
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check and Ministry of Children and Family Development consolidated check
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Minimum Class 7N BC Driver's License (Class 5 preferred) and acceptable driving record
- Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record or exemption from the provincial health authority
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Experience:
- social services: 1 year (preferred)
- Youth work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
