Child and Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**HOURS - **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.

**Who We Are**

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 transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - **Family Centre**

**How You Will Make an Impact**

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

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- 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 2nd language 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

**What We Offer**
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Extended benefitts
- 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._

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