Position(s): Youth Worker (2 positions available)

Closing date: Open until filled

Peak House is a voluntary, ten-week, live-in, treatment program for youth seeking freedom from problematic substance use. We welcome youth of all genders, sexuality, race, class and abilities, 13-18 years old. For more information about our organization please visit www.peakhouse.ca

Peak House serves diverse communities of youth, and we need a staff team that is reflective of the people we work with. Applicants from diverse cultural positions are encouraged to submit their resumes.

Requirements:
• Experience working with youth facing multiple barriers.
• Substance Abuse Certificate and/or Youth and Child Care Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of narrative & solution-focused counselling and/or client-centered, collaborative practices.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to participate in a variety of physical activities.
• Awareness of... practices of cultural accountability, diversity and inclusion.
• Driving (company vehicle) is necessary for this position. Class 5 Driver’s license and abstract will be required.
• Proof of double Covid-19 vaccination status

Assets:
• Experience working in live in setting.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with mental health and drug/alcohol problems.
• Lived experience and knowledge of working with youth of diverse social determinants of health relating to race, gender, sexuality, class, and abilities
• Current Level One First Aid and CPR.
• Food Safe.

Position to Commence: ASAP
$ 22.50/hr starting salary position, plus excellent extended health benefits.

Employment subject to criminal record check and TB test

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: Attn: Andrea Krakan
Peak House
2427 Turner St
Vancouver, B.C., V5K 2E7

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:
• French not required

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Experience:
• Youth Work: 1 year (required)
• Mental health and addictions: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Class 5 drivers license (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-03-20
Vancouver BC

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