Full Time Youth Support Worker - Youth Services

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated individual to provide support and case management to youth in need. The role involves developing personal goals, providing counseling, and linking clients with community resources. We are looking for candidates with a post-secondary education in social services and experience with youth. A commitment to anti-racist practices and fluency in additional languages are assets. Join us to make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.

Benefits

Support for continuing education and professional development

Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Extended Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social services.
• Experience working with youth in a residential setting is beneficial.
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and planning for clients at Youth Services.
• Support clients through counseling and life skills programming.
• Participate in health and safety programs.

Skills

Case management skills

Community development skills

Experience with youth

Fluency in French

Education

Post‑secondary education in social services

Job description

Hours of Work

Shifts are Days (7 am-3 pm) and Afternoons (3 pm-11 pm)

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

How You Will Make An Impact

We inspire youth to dream, hope and achieve. We strengthen community by believing that no youth stands alone. Each year, Good Shepherd Youth Services helps thousands of youths through strength‑based programs including personal counseling, life skills training and educational programs.

Youth Services provides support to 15 co‑ed homeless youth ages 16‑21 as well as a 21‑bed youth shelter, including youth who have ongoing contact or involvement with AS/CCAS/Probation/Youth Justice System/AY/ADGS and other family counseling agencies. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of Clients living at Youth Services. Services to clients include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills teaching ie: cooking and linkages with other community services.

In this role you will be participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.

What You’ll Bring To Our Team

• Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post‑secondary education in social services such as Child and Youth Worker
• A commitment to the mission values of hospitality, availability, quality, adaptability, responsibility and dignity
• Must have some experience working with Youth
• Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
• Committed to anti‑racist/anti‑oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

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

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.