Youth Worker

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

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support young people aged 16-21 experiencing homelessness. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive health benefits. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Child and Youth Work or Social Service Work along with relevant experience. Responsibilities include engaging youth, overseeing program operations, and ensuring safety. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Benefits

Full Health & Dental Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

RRSP Contribution Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience working with street-involved/homeless youth.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule including overnight and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive rapport with youth.
• Oversee the 19 unit program and residents.
• Engage youth in meaningful support and advocacy.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Behavioral Health

Conflict Management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Posting # : 4148 Posting Date : August 12 2025 Posting Closing : August 25 2025

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 committed to equity, diversity & inclusion and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team!

Are you the one we are looking for

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

Wesley Youth Housing is a multi-stage housing program for youth 16-21 years old who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. The program provides an individualized and strengths-based approach with each young person to help them achieve their goals of independent living.

The Youth Worker is an integral part of the Wesley Youth Housing Family. With youth engagement, safety programming and wellness on the brain, youth workers support young people and the team to ensure that youth are reaching their full potential and have access to all necessary supports and resources!

This position is a unionized permanent full-time role. Rate of pay is $20.50 per hour plus overnight premium ($0.50). This is an alternating day / night schedule covering 12-hour daytime shifts on weekends (7am-7pm) and overnight shifts on Monday and Tuesdays (11pm-7am).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a positive rapport with youth by being friendly, non-judgmental, non-intrusive and approachable.
• Oversee the 19 unit program and residents, handling issues that may arise.
• Engage youth in a meaningful way, providing solution-focused counseling, case management services, information, support and advocacy.
• Ensure safety of the team and safety of all program participants, including entry to program.
• Manage crises as they may arise.
• Complete household cleaning responsibilities as required.
• Participate in staff development and team meetings.
• Complete statistics, client files, daily log and other administrative documentation as required.
• Maintain awareness of other social service agencies in the Hamilton Region and knowledge of legislation affecting the target population.
• Ensure accurate case coordination and updated client files; raise challenging cases/concerns at unit meetings with Manager and/or case conferencing, with disclosures on file and adherence to legislation.

What you will bring

• Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience working with street-involved/homeless youth.
• Experience working in a residential setting is an asset.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule which includes overnight and weekend hours.
• 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.
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months).
• Personal & Vacation Days.
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year).
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately.

Please Apply Via

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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.

Key Skills

Crisis Management, Direct Support, Behavior Management, Behavioral Health, Mediation Experience, Conflict Management, Computer Literacy, Child Protective Services, Experience with Children, Medication Administration, Social Work, Writing Skills

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1