Salary: $26.74-$31.00 per hour
Position title:Youth Housing Support - Rover
Job type:Permanent, Part-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, part-time, 6-hour shifts, Friday to Sunday and every other Thursday from 7:30am to 1:30pm. 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
- This position routinely travels between Society locations to support operational needs and ensure appropriate program coverage.
- Travel between sites is an expected and ongoing responsibility of the role. Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team
- Threshold will provide a yearly training and professional development allowance
- 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 Drivers License, Clean Drivers Abstract and has a reliable vehicle
- Agree and follow our policies and processes
If youd like to learn more about the positions responsibilities and required skills and abilities, review the Youth Housing Supportjob 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 close on March 16, 2026
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 at778-400-3177or email us at:hr@thresholdhousing.ca. We want to support all applicants during this process.
