Child and Youth Worker

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**Child and Youth Worker**

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you. We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply. At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

**About Good Shepherd**

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Family Centre.

**Why Work with Good Shepherd?**
- Be a part of a caring **TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY**:

- **POSITIVE **and **ENCOURAGING** atmosphere
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- **EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**:

- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- RRSP match
- Out of Country Travel Insurance
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Make a difference and provide **HOPE**:

- 3 weeks’ vacation (after mandatory completion of waiting period)

Rooted in Hospitality and guided by Good Shepherd’s Mission Values of Availability, Adaptability, Quality, Dignity, and Responsibility, the Child and Youth Worker will provide case management in collaboration with Family Support Workers and practical support to families and their children who are residing in the emergency shelter.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with community partners and on-site services to help children and youth achieve their goals
- Develop, plan, and implement a programming schedule for children and youth including daily activities, supervising volunteers, and special events/holidays
- Residential tasks may include sanitizing program spaces, replenishing toys in play room, receiving donations, unit turnovers, unit cleaning, cleaning of common spaces, preparing coffee and breakfast, and house laundry
- Most work is done in the emergency shelter
- Driving to schools and other community agencies is required
- Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with residents
- Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care or a related field is required
- Preferred prior knowledgeable of and experience working with a range of issues impacting children including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, developmental needs, parenting, behavior management, mental illness and harm reduction
- An understanding and comfort working from a trauma informed, client-centered, anti-oppressive framework
- One-year experience working in a residential or youth service setting is preferred
- Fluency in a 2ndlanguage is an asset
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
- Valid G license required
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
- **Hours of work**: Shifts are a mix of Day shifts (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Afternoon shifts (12 p.m. - 8 p.m.). Must work one Saturday a month. Some flexibility in work hours may be required.

**Don’t Meet Every Requirement?**

**How Can I Apply?**

**Our Values**
- **Hospitality**_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd’s mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.

Hospitality embodies our **Values** of:

- **Responsibility**:

- **Availability**:

- **Adaptability**:

- **Quality**:

- **Dignity**
- Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
- Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._

**Salary**: $19.78 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-14

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