Youth Shelter Worker - Canada Summer Jobs

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Sutton, ON

2d•CA$18 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Youth Shelter Worker for the Canada Summer Jobs program. This role involves the supervision of the Drop-In Centre at Sutton Youth Services, including client supervision, communication with caseworkers, and managing attendance records. The incumbent will also track activities and programming within the drop-in program, promoting positive and supportive attitudes towards youth experiencing homelessness. This position requires adherence to the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army and Sutton Youth Services, participation in staff meetings and training, and weekly supervision sessions.

Requirements

Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
International students are not eligible participants.
Individuals who require employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program.
Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually.
Be caring and non-judgmental of clients - regardless of their level of ability or commitment.
Attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Provide a vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion.
Participate in training provided by the Ministry Unit.

Nice To Haves

Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training would be an asset.
Experience in working with youth in a mentorship capacity would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the supervision of the Drop-In Centre at Sutton Youth Services.
Responsible for client supervision.
Communication with the Program Services Case Worker staff team.
Coordination and administration of drop-in centre attendance roll.
Track activities and programming that takes place through the drop-in program.
Promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness.
Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of drop-in services.
Help facilitate good relationships between drop-in clients and community members/project staff.
Help nurture and support a positive environment for all clients and staff.
Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Sutton Youth Services.
Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training.
Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season.
Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook.
Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual.
Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management.
Represent the Organization in a professional manner.
Perform supervision and oversight of Drop-In services ‘Youthreach’ room and the facility gymnasium and washrooms as necessary.
Engage in rapport-building conversations and activities with clients where applicable.
Supervise computer and materials access of drop-in centre clients.
Manage regular sign-in/attendance sheets and database.
Fulfill statistics inputting in program tracking database regularly, as necessary.
Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations.
Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns.
Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community.
Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, volunteers, agencies and co-workers.
Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required.
Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings.
Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor.