Relief Youth Worker – Youth Centres

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

Job summary

Wesley, a well-respected local non-profit, is seeking a Relief Youth Worker for youth programming. This role involves creating safe and engaging environments for youth aged 13-18, offering support through various activities while fostering inclusion and community connection. Flexible availability for evening and summer shifts is required.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Fun organizational events

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience working with youth aged 13-18.
• Experience preferred working in multicultural settings.
• Graduate qualification in Child and Youth Work or related field is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive environment for youth aged 13-18.
• Collaborate with Provincial Youth Outreach Workers.
• Encourage youth participation in various activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sensitivity in working with a multicultural community

Ability to speak Arabic

Ability to speak Somali

Education

Graduate of Child and Youth Worker

Social Service Worker

Recreation and Leisure diploma

Diploma/degree from a related discipline

Job description

Relief Youth Worker – Youth Centres

Posting #: 4124Posting Date: 07/08/2025 Posting Closing: Indefinite

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.

TheRelief Youth Workerprovides in-person programming at two locations - creating a safe, engaging environment for youth ages 13-18. Programming includes social and recreational programming (primarily basketball), homework support, and referrals, fostering improved youth outcomes and a better sense of community. We are seeking a candidate withflexible availability.

This position is aunionized,reliefposition. The rate of pay is $20.76 per hour. This position could entail working evening hours – specifically Monday to Friday, 5:45 pm to 9:15 pm, and Summer hours of 4:45 pm to 8:15 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for youth ages 13-18.
2. Work in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers team, connecting youth to further supports in the community.
3. Encourage participation from youth in activities that interest them.
4. Be an active participant, engaged, and role modelling positive behaviours for youth.
5. Participate fully in staff supervision and in-service meetings as required.
6. Be responsible for statistics, reports, etc. as required.
7. Follow agency and program policies and procedures.
8. Build positive relationships with youth, both in-person, and virtually as needed.
9. Actively supporting and education participants in the program to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
10. Support in the further development of the program in partnership with the youth, program staff, and Program Manager.

What you will bring:

1. Graduate of Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or Recreation and Leisure diploma or a diploma/degree from a related discipline is preferred.
2. Minimum one-year experience working with youth 13-18.
3. Experience and sensitivity in working with a multicultural community.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Staff with the ability to speak Arabic, Somali would be an asset.

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.