Child & Youth Worker – Full Time – Family Centre Hotel Overflow

EmergencyMD; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Child & Youth Worker to engage directly with children and youth in emergency shelters. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar roles. Responsibilities include fostering community relations, crisis management, and maintaining a nurturing environment for young residents. The role offers a supportive atmosphere, professional development opportunities, and extended health benefits.

Benefits

Support for continuing education and professional development

Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Extended Health Benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of issues impacting children including homelessness, violence, and mental health.
• Fluency in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the shelter.
• Participate in daily operations and crisis management.
• Foster strong community relations and execute structured programs.

Skills

Effective de-escalation skills

Crisis management skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care or related field

Job description

Hours:

37.5 hours per week with a rotation of Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday. There are four 10-hour shifts comprised of days (8:00am to 6:00pm) and afternoons (2:00pm-12:00am) which rotate every two weeks.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Family Centre

How You Will Make an Impact

The Child & Youth Worker role in community services is essential, blending compassion with adaptability and organizational prowess. Focused on direct interaction with children and youth in emergency shelters, it demands skill in fostering strong community relations and executing structured programs. The position calls for empathy, patience, and the ability to mentor, aimed at creating a stable, nurturing environment for young residents.

Responsibilities extend from maintaining the shelter's cleanliness and safety to active participation in daily operations and crisis management. Candidates must excel in multitasking, effective communication, and thorough case management, emphasizing a detail-oriented and versatile approach to support healing and growth in a challenging setting.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a similar capacity.
• Preferred prior knowledge of and experience working with a range of issues impacting children including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, developmental needs, parenting, behavior management, mental illness and harm reduction.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating individual and group programming.
• Skill in effective de-escalation and crisis management and the ability to communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and team members.
• Commitment to and experience working within a person-centered, trauma-informed, harm reduction and housing first framework.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, verbal and written communication, time management and organization, and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required.
• Valid G license required.
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE/FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP).
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere.
• Make a difference and provide HOPE.
• Extended Health Benefits.

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.