Relief Youth Worker

Wesley • Hamilton, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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’re committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team! 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. The Relief Youth Worker will be scheduled to work on an on-call basis. You will have the opportunity to cover varying shifts throughout the week. Hours vary based on need. Shifts could include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends. We are seeking a candidate with flexible availability, and overnight availability. This is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay is $20.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.
• At least 1 years’ experience working with street involved/homeless youth.
• Commitment to flexible work schedule which includes overnight and weekend hours.
• Non-violent crisis intervention, First aid/CPR training, ASIST certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential setting is an asset.

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 counseling, information, support and advocacy.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the purpose, goals, objectives, operational procedures of the program and organizational polices.
• Work with community partners in program and ensure proper communication and sharing of information.
• Maintain an awareness of other social service agencies in the Hamilton Region and a working knowledge of the legislation that affects the target population of the program.
• Ensure safety of team and safety of all program participants, including the entry to program.
• Complete statistics, client files, daily log, and other administrative documentation, as required.
• Complete household cleaning responsibilities as required.
• Provide crisis management support when necessary.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree