Full-Time Youth Support Worker, Regina's Place

Good Shepherd Centres•Hamilton, ON

4d•CA$23 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy for a Full-Time Youth Support Worker at Regina's Place, a part of Good Shepherd – Youth Services. Good Shepherd is committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of young mothers and their children living at Regina's Place. You will provide opportunities for young parents that can include a high school education program, child minding services, transition supports to independent living, and supports in learning life & living skills (goal setting/advocacy/cooking, etc.), parenting skills, infant attachment, and healthy child development. You will also provide co-case management and community development skills to young parents, act as a positive role model, complete regular developmental screenings, and maintain positive communication with team members and Community Partners. You will observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work/social services/child and youth services
Experience of primary case management and community development skills
Experience working with young mothers and children
Knowledge of the Child and Family Act
A valid driver's license is required
Demonstrated knowledge/experience of working with young parents at risk of homelessness and substance use/abuse
A proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and thinking creatively are required
Knowledge of infant & toddler development/milestones
CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills
Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French and/or another language(s) is also an asset

Responsibilities

Provide opportunities for young parents that can include a high school education program, child minding services, transition supports to independent living and supports in learning life & living skills (goal setting/advocacy/cooking, etc.), parenting skills, infant attachment and healthy child development.
Provide co-case management and community development skills to young parents.
Act as a positive role model to young parents in the care of their infants, toddlers or preschoolers.
Complete regular developmental screenings with the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ).
Maintain positive and ongoing communication with team members and Community Partners.
Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.