Evening Youth Shelter Support Worker

Our Place Peel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Casual Dress

On-site parking

Training and education allowance

100% employer paid benefits

Wellness program

Employee and Family Assistance program

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Our Place Peel in Mississauga is seeking a proactive Youth Worker to support youth in shelter settings. The role operates 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm on a rotating 5-day schedule with 30 days' notice, contributing to a housing-first, trauma-informed care framework.

You will complete intakes, support programs, and build connections with community agencies. Requires a diploma in social services, 1–2 years youth shelter experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 1-2 years experience working with youth in a shelter/residential setting.
• Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions an asset.
• Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices an asset.
• Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets Our Place Peel standards.
• Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the shelter.
• Leads and implements a client driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required.
• Provide a positive environment to youth coming to the shelter.
• Forms professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to refer youth.
• Assisting youth in daily routines including cooking, cleaning and life skills development.
• Completing intakes, answering phones, and monitoring building for safety including hourly security checks.
• Provides supervision, support and/or crisis counseling to residents living at the shelter.
• Maintains positive and open communication with the staff team.
• Complete documentation of shift activities and incidents in logs and client records.
• Responsible for entering client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports.
• Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Problem solving

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Rotating shifts

Education

Diploma in Social Services

Tools

First Aid/ CPR certifications

CPI/ UMAB certifications

Driver's license

Job description

Our Place Peel in Mississauga is seeking a proactive Youth Worker to support youth in shelter settings. The role operates 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm on a rotating 5-day schedule with 30 days' notice, contributing to a housing-first, trauma-informed care framework.

You will complete intakes, support programs, and build connections with community agencies. Requires a diploma in social services, 1–2 years youth shelter experience, and strong communication skills.