Position title: Youth Supportive Housing - Rover

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Reporting to: Manager of Youth Supportive Housing

About us:

We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.

Position Overview:

The Rover position will be providing support to youth in our Supportive Housing Program. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of this person is to support youth in various ways, with a focus on driving youth to and from appointments. 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.

This position is permanent, full-time and shifts are Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, at 35 hours per week. The wage range for this position is $26.74 - $31.00 per hour dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.

Education & Experience

• Possess a relevant bachelor's degree such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care and have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth. Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered

• Experience facilitating programming is an asset

• ASIST training

• NVCI training

Working Conditions

• Based on operational needs, this role may temporarily be assigned to another location to ensure appropriate program coverage. For long-term location changes, the Society will provide appropriate notice to relocate to a different Society location for operational needs

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team

Special Requirements

• Up-to-date Emergency 1st Aid certificate

• Food Safe Certificate

• Immunization record, including TB testing

• Must have a Criminal Record Review Check completed by and satisfactory to Threshold as well as sign Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality Agreement

• Possesses a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Driver’s Abstract and has a reliable vehicle

• Agree and follow our policies and processes

If you’d like to learn more about the position’s responsibilities and required skills and abilities, review the Youth Housing Support job description.

To Apply

If you would like to be a part of a progressive team that is passionate about making an impact, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

This position will remain open until August 28th, 2025

If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for this position, or if you need any accommodation for applying to this posting, please call us at 778-400-3177 or email us at: hr@thresholdhousing.ca. We want to support all applicants during this process.