Bilingual Youth Worker, Downtown Services and

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Full time

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario

Reports to:
Coordinator, Downtown Servicer and Drop-In

Employment Status:
Regular Part-Time

Schedule:

Saturday 11:30am-6:30pm.

Sunday 12:30pm-6:30pm; and

Monday 11:30am-6:30pm.

Bargaining Unit Status:
Included (Youth Worker)

Salary/Wage:
$ $33.82

Language requirements:
English is essential. French is essential

Competition Number: 24-016

Closing Date:
April 12th, 2024

Posting stage:
Internal and external

About us:


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 350 caring professionals in a unionized environment in over 26 locations across Ottawa.


Under the general direction of the Director and the immediate supervision of the Coordinator, Housing Case Management and Downtown Drop-In, the Youth Worker provides counselling, crisis intervention, housing and OW support to youth who access the Drop-In Services in accordance with the policies and directives established by YSB.


What you will do:

  • Conduct admissions, needs assessments and develop a plan with youth to address their specific needs
  • Provide supportive and crisis intervention to youth
  • Engage youth who enter the Drop-In and create and promote opportunities for youth to take leadership roles
  • Registers client in Trusteeship program and disburses monthly OW cheque to client
  • Provide general housing assistance to youth who are unstably housed
  • Actively refer youth to services and supports as needed
  • Work in allyship with youth
  • Provide workshops or groups as requested to address the identified need of youth accessing the service
  • Create and promote opportunities for youth to take leadership roles
  • Advocate with and on behalf of clients as required including OW services
  • Make referrals to appropriate community services/ resources
  • Ensure both electronic and physical client files are maintained and current within established guidelines
  • Ensure familiarity with all pertinent legislation
  • Ensure timely submission of all administrative requirements in accordance with Bureau practice.
  • Contribute to program and services development and evaluation
  • Follows safe work practices as established by the Bureau and the Program.

This opportunity may be right for you if you have:

  • (The qualifications are appended to the job description and are not intended to be part of the job description)_
  • Diploma or degree in social work or related field.
  • Two years' experience counseling skills working with youth
  • Experience with homeless and atrisk youth
  • Demonstrated crisis intervention skills and ability to engage clients
  • Knowledge of community resources and relevant legislation including OW eligibility requirements
  • Available for shift work, days, evenings and weekends
  • Knowledge of word processing and computers
  • Oral and written fluency in English essential; Oral fluency in French is essential.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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