Youth Support Worker - Youth Services

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

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking dedicated individuals to support youth facing challenges. In this impactful role, you'll provide essential services such as assessment, crisis intervention, and life skills training to help young clients thrive. Join a compassionate team that values hard work and a positive atmosphere, contributing to meaningful change in the lives of youth. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, ensuring you can make a real difference in your community. If you're passionate about empowering youth and fostering dignity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Support

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Recognition Programs

Positive Work Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social services is essential for this role.
• Experience with youth and case management skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, and crisis intervention for youth.
• Support clients in achieving personal goals and meaningful lives.

Skills

Case Management

Community Development

Experience with Youth

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Advocacy

Life Skills Teaching

Fluency in French

Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppressive Practice

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Social Services

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

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 - Notre Dame House

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 youth 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 (i.e., cooking) and linkages with other community services.

In this role, you will participate in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs and procedures, working 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 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
• Hours of work: schedule that includes night Sunday to Thursday - the shifts are 11pm-7 am or 12am to 8am (Must be flexible to rotate)
  
  

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
  
  

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.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.