Relief Youth Worker – Wesley Youth Housing

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley is seeking a dynamic Relief Youth Worker to support youth in a residential program. This unionized position requires flexibility for varying shifts, including overnight and weekends. Candidates should possess a C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma and relevant experience working with street-involved youth. Wesley offers a supportive work culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Supportive team

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Fun organizational events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience with street-involved/homeless youth.
• First aid/CPR training, ASIST certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with youth through friendly engagement.
• Oversee the 19-unit program and handle resident issues.
• Ensure safety of team and participants.

Skills

Flexibility

Crisis Management

Counseling

Education

C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma

Job description

Relief Youth Worker – Wesley Youth Housing

Posting #: 4125 Posting Date: 07/08/2025Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Relief Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

The Relief Youth Worker will be scheduled to work on an on-call basis. You will have the opportunity to cover varying shifts throughout the week. Hours vary based on need. Shifts could include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends. We are seeking a candidate withflexible availability and overnight availability.

This position is aunionized,reliefposition. The rate of pay is $20.50 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Establish a positive rapport with youth by being friendly, non-judgmental, non-intrusive, and approachable.
2. Oversee the 19-unit program and residents, handling issues that may arise.
3. Engage youth in a meaningful way by providing counseling, information, support, and advocacy.
4. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the purpose, goals, objectives, and operational procedures of the program and organizational policies.
5. Work with community partners in the program and ensure proper communication and sharing of information.
6. Maintain an awareness of other social service agencies in the Hamilton Region and a working knowledge of the legislation that affects the target population of the program.
7. Ensure safety of team and safety of all program participants, including the entry to program.
8. Complete statistics, client files, daily log, and other administrative documentation, as required.
9. Complete household cleaning responsibilities as required.
10. Provide crisis management support when necessary.

What you will bring:

1. Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.
2. At least 1 year’s experience working with street-involved/homeless youth.
3. Experience working in a residential setting is an asset.
4. Commitment to a flexible work schedule which includes overnight and weekend hours.
5. Non-violent crisis intervention, First aid/CPR training, ASIST certification.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.