Relief Youth Worker, Roofs for Youth

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The Calgary John Howard Society Full time

**The Agency**:
The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behaviour. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment programs and support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.

**The Program**:
The Roofs for Youth program provides support for chronically homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness aged 15 to 24 years old to help them successfully transition to adulthood. Youth are justice involved or at risk, without stable housing and support. Using the Natural Supports Practice Framework, youth receive a continuum of services from institutional discharge planning to housing placement, access to employment and employability skill development opportunities, educational opportunities, connections to natural supports, and intensive case management. Roofs for Youth includes two place-based housing buildings, Raido House and Windsor Park, where clients may be placed if they need more on-site support.

**The Position**:
Reporting to the Team Lead, the Relief Residential Youth Worker will be knowledgeable about the issues youth face in the cycle of homelessness. As part of the Youth Residential/Roofs for Youth team, they will:

- Provide guidance, support and supervision to residents
- Deal with routine and crisis situations
- Maintain a creative and sensitive approach in meeting the needs of the residents
- Role model healthy behaviour for residents
- Complete all documentation and write case notes
- Attend to, and support with daily living skills including cleaning and meal preparation
- Provide support to residents in developing independent living skills
- Approach situations with a Housing First and Harm Reduction Lens

Brain Story Certification is considered an asset.

This is a casual/relief position with no benefits.



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