Overnight Youth Worker

Our Place Peel•Mississauga, ON

14h•CA$0 - CA$46,984•Onsite

About The Position

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention, shelter, and community partnerships – fostering healing, growth, and lasting housing stability. Our vision is to ensure every youth has a safe, stable place to live. We are searching for an energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Youth Worker that will work out of one of our Emergency Youth Shelters located in Mississauga. The Youth Worker role is a fundamental role at Our Place Peel to support the youth within the housing first framework that is strength-based and trauma-informed. The shift runs from 11:00 pm to 9:00 am on a 5 week rotation.

Requirements

Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
1-2 years experience working with youth in a shelter/residential setting
Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions an asset
Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices an asset
Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth
Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays
A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory
Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel
Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location

Responsibilities

Complete intakes and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the shelter
Leads and implements a client driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required
Provide a positive environment to youth coming to the shelter
Forms professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth
Assisting youth in daily routines including cooking, cleaning and life skills development
Completing intakes, answering phones, and monitoring building for safety including the completion of hourly security checks.
Provides supervision, support and/or crisis counseling to residents living at the shelter
Maintains positive and open communication with the staff team.
Complete documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records
Responsible for entering client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports
Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings