Temporary Part Time Youth Support Worker - Brennan House

Good Shepherd Centres; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and professional development

Staff recognition programs

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is hiring for Youth Services Brennan House.

This role focuses on assessment, crisis prevention, counselling, life skills teaching and linkage with community services for youth aged 15-18 with complex mental health issues. You'll work to support clients, participate in health and safety programs, and uphold the mission values of availability, flexibility, hospitality and dignity.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in social work or youth services.
• Experience with transitional-aged youth and homelessness and substance use.
• Residential treatment experience per ministry guidelines is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and creativity.
• Fluency in French or another language is an asset.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified.
• Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills.
• Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and Good Shepherd values.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, crisis prevention and intervention for clients.
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills teaching.
• Coordinate with community services for client linkages.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Counselling

Advocacy

Life skills teaching

Independent work

Bilingual/Multilingual

CPR certification

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in social work or youth services

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Hours: Rotating weekend shifts (2, 8-hour shifts/weekend); statutory holiday coverage

Rate of Pay: $23.28/hour - $28.05/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position

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 - Youth Services- Brennan House

Good Shepherd Centres Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community. Youth Services Brennan House is a 15-bed facility for youth aged 15-18 with complex mental health issues. Staff at Brennan house develop individualized treatment plans to support or enhance youth with their integration into the community. Youth have barrier free access to mental health clinician and individualized clinically informed care. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

How You Will Make an Impact

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 i.e. cooking and linkages with other community services. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.

Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, 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

• A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work/social services/child and youth services etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of working with transitional-aged youth, youth homelessness and substance use/abuse
• Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus
• A proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and thinking creatively are required
• Fluency in French and/or another language(s) is also an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation

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