Youth Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada John Howard Society of York Region Full time

JOB TITLE:
Youth Outreach Worker (Full Time

  • 1Year Contract)

PROGRAM:
Youth Services

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager - Youth Services

LOCATION:
All JHSYR offices (virtually and in-person)

SALARY:
$51,904 per Annum

John Howard Society of York Region (JHSYR) is a non-profit, charitable organization serving residents of the York Region. The organization works with individuals involved in any stage of criminal justice involvement and their families.

Youth services offers programs and services to youth ages 6-29.

The programs include the Healthy Youth Preventative Education (HYPE) Program, Youth Counselling Program, HYPE+, IMPACT, and Home Again, Service Navigation Program, and Ending the Cycle.


The primary function of this position will be to introduce youth and their families to these programs, complete intake and needs assessment, facilitate programming, liaise with school and community partners, participate in community roundtables, and provide administrative support.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Conduct intake assessments and needs assessments with youth.
  • Communicate with clients regarding program requirements, start dates, court dates, etc.
  • Maintain ongoing case management appointments and followup calls with youth.
  • Facilitate group programming to individuals in HYPE, or HYPE+ program
  • Prepare materials for group or individual sessions
  • Conduct 1:1 sessions with youth to support them with social and emotional learning, and coping skills, as directed by the program Manager.
  • Maintain partnerships with community agencies such as schools and engage in collaboration and partnership development, as directed by the Program Manager
  • Complete statistical data collection, and client intake statistics
  • Ensure that services delivered are efficient and effective through evaluation techniques.
  • Monitor completion of counselling requirements
  • Maintain membership on committees and working groups, as directed by the Program Manager
  • Adhere to directives and program standards of the John Howard Society of York Region
  • Engage in continuous learning as directed by the Program Manager
  • Maintain and respect professional boundaries with clients and colleagues
  • Exercise a flexible, nonjudgmental, antiracist, and antioppressive understanding and approach to people and work
  • Attend staff and team meetings
  • Accommodate day and evening hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-Secondary education in a related field (i.e. Social Work, Criminology, Addictions and Mental Health, Child and Youth Care, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
  • Membership with relevant college/ registering body is considered an asset
  • Direct care experience working with youth with substance use and mental health problems.
  • Experience with group facilitation
  • Experience working with criminal justiceinvolved youth and their families, with an understanding of the barriers and precipitating factors leading to criminal justice
  • Lived experience of involvement with the criminal justice involvement, welfare involvement, substance use, the mental health system and/or homelessness is an asset
  • Professional demeanour with strong rapport and relationshipbuilding skills
  • Ability to actively listen and provide an empathetic approach to client interaction
  • Understanding the YCJA and complex criminogenic risks and needs facing young people is considered an asset
  • Ability to maintain relationships with community agencies and stakeholders
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills and abilities
  • Knowledge of community resources throughout York Region with the ability to seek out new community resources as needed
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
  • Approach work through a traumainformed and clientcentered lens
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and online meeting platforms
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and communities with an awareness of barriers, needs, and York Region resources for youth
  • Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
  • The ability to speak a second language is an asset
  • Provide facilitation coverage for youth programming when required
  • Access to a vehicle is preferred
**Please note: JHSYR is building a workforce which is representative of the York Region community and our programs and policies are designed to foster diversity and inclusion. Our organization is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. JHSYR offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

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