Youth Worker, Step Up Step Down

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

6d • CA$30 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1960, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit agencies in Ottawa and a registered charity. It provides mental health services, employment programs, emergency shelter, community, health and housing services, and justice programs to youth in the Ottawa area, serving between 2,500 and 3,000 at‑risk individuals aged 12+ and their families every month. YSB employs 400 caring professionals in a unionized environment in over 21 locations across Ottawa. Under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health Services and immediate supervision of the Coordinator of Step up Step Down Residential Crisis services, the Youth Worker is responsible to provide direct services to clients in accordance with policies and directives established within the YSB.

Requirements

• Diploma in child and youth work or related field; or degree in the social sciences or related field
• Two years of experience providing support to clients experiencing mental health challenges
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a residential setting
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Proven written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to work rotational shift work and be available weekdays, nights and weekends
• Must be able to physically restrain clients when necessary
• English is essential, French is an asset

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with vulnerable youth considered an asset
• ASIST or other recognized crisis or suicide intervention training considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide unit coverage on a rotational shift basis ensuring the safety and security of staff, clients and physical plant.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary meetings for the purpose of identifying clients’ needs, progress and discharge planning.
• Provide milieu based interventions as established by the Step Up Step Down inter-disciplinary team to support clients and families in the achievement of established goals.
• Provide support and crisis intervention to clients accessing YSB’s 24/7 telephone and online chat support services during designated periods; provide support to YSB’s Mobile Crisis team when needed.
• Ensure that documentation is maintained according to unit policy and procedures including client files and admission forms, plans of care (including goals/action), daily logs and summary reports.
• Comply with all mandating legislative requirements, Agency policies and procedures.
• Safeguard client confidentiality, rights and responsibilities.
• Support the stabilization of clients accessing the program and coordinate with other YSB services as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients and facilitate access to community resources and services.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner. Maintain positive working relationships with the community, other services providers, and collaterals.
• Participate in training to ensure ongoing development of skills and abilities, including YSB required training.
• Attend and participate in supervision.
• Participate in on-going supervision of part-time/students.
• Follow safe work practices as established by the Bureau and the program.

Benefits

• 100% YSB-paid group health benefits for eligible employees
• Optional pension plan from Day 1
• Overnight premium of $0.50 per hour for eligible staff working between the hours of 11:00pm-7:00am
• Holiday pay, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
• This position may qualify for overtime at 1.5 rate after 40 hours worked per week, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
• This position may qualify for on call compensation, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
• This position may qualify for emergency shift compensation at 1.5 rate, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree