Intense Youth Outreach Worker

6 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Our Place Peel Full time

**Organization Overview**

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Their vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.
- **What We Can Offer You**:

- Paid Time off
- Casual Dress
- On-site parking
- Training and education allowance
- 100% employer-paid benefits
- Wellness program
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Opportunities for Growth

**Position Profile**

The Intense Youth Outreach Worker provides housing support, intensive case management and aftercare to youth ages 16-24. This position focuses on supporting youth who are experiencing homelessness, precariously, or unsheltered to find and sustain housing through intensive case management. This position supports youth in the shelters and community to find and sustain housing while developing and achieving goals from a client-centred and trauma-informed framework.

**Role Overview**

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide housing support, case management, and aftercare services to youth with the shelters.
- Help clients secure affordable and appropriate housing using a Housing First for Youth model.
- Assist youth in developing a comprehensive case plan, designed to concentrate on obstacles preventing success.
- Facilitate open communication with landlords/building superintendents to ensure positive relationships and resolve concerns.
- Build and maintain relationships with a broad spectrum of partner agencies, and community service agencies for referrals.
- Meet with or transport youth to appointments or locations in the community to assist in achieving goals.
- Facilitates programming for youth within the shelters and community.
- Provides community orientation to improve community integration by connecting with community services such as food, healthcare, education, counselling, legal aid, socialization, etc.
- Coordination with financial supports to obtaining housing or prevent housing loss.
- Compiles statistical information and prepares monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
- Participates in committees and task forces with other agencies addressing issues facing youth.
- Participate in case management meetings, team meetings and meetings associated to care planning and organizational planning.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Social Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- 1-2 years experience working in community outreach supporting youth at risk of homelessness who face numerous barriers.
- Understanding the challenges experienced by youth in obtaining housing, employment, educational and community opportunities.
- Effective knowledge of youth agencies, resources and supports.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of housing first for youth framework, motivational interview, and trauma-informed support.
- Strong organizational, effective time management and planning skills, communication, advocacy, problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory.
- Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel.

**How to Apply**:Our Place Peel is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees**_
DISCLAIMER_**
- This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job._

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