Youth Shelter Peer Mentor

6 days ago

London, Canada Youth Opportunities Unlimited Full time

**Be the best YOU**

**Being a part of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) means you have a shared passion for supporting youth in reaching their full potential. YOU is a place where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are valued, and help innovate new program ideas to best support youth in our community.**

**You can make your impact here Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where the work you do is truly valued. You will have the freedom to excel in your way by serving young people and knowing you are making a difference for our community.**

**Come be a part of a team that works alongside youth as they work on goals and be there to celebrate when they achieve those milestones. Help us continue creating a community where youth are embraced and will thrive.**

Reporting to the Youth Wellness Hub Team Leader and alongside coordinated Hub staff, the Peer Support worker will be responsible for supporting youth who access services and engage in programming and recreation at London-Middlesex Youth Wellness Hub (YWH). The Peer Support worker will support and assist in creating a safe and accepting environment for youth (12-25 years old), specifically focusing on the needs of youth from 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and marginalized communities. Programming and services provided at the London-Middlesex YWH site include, but are not limited to, mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, housing, peer support, outreach, system navigation, well-being activities and other social services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work alongside the Intake Worker to welcome new youth to the Youth Wellness Hub
- Provide youth a tour and explain how the Youth Wellness Hub operates, and review why information is collected through My Wellness Passport (MWP)
- Explain the digital registration process and provide assistance if needed
- Provide outreach and engage youth within London and Middlesex
- Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing hub atmosphere.
- Refer any youth in need of crisis, mental health, or other core service supports to clinical staff
- Work towards creating an inclusive culture with youth aged 12 to 25 in a supportive and respectful manner
- Work from a harm reduction and youth-centred approach
- Set-up and implement skills and well-being activities
- Provide feedback to staff team regarding individual feedback on service, programs or individual needs
- Always represent the London-Middlesex YWH in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of the Organization

**Qualifications**
- Education or volunteer/work experience in social services or related field, previous involvement in Youth Advisories, or participation in youth services programming in London & Middlesex County
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues is an asset
- Knowledge of anti-oppression and inclusion including knowledge of supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth and creating positive spaces
- Ability to establish trusting relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Ability to create a non-judgmental, inclusive youth-friendly environment where youth feel valued
- Knowledge of community resources for youth, along with familiarity with Youth Wellness Hub Ontario
- Willingness to attend a variety of training such as peer support, nonviolent crisis intervention, anti-oppression, etc.
- Can work variable hours that might include evenings, weekends and weekdays
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a requirement
- **Youth Opportunities Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer that values the richness of a diverse environment. Youth Opportunities Unlimited is committed to providing an accessible workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11. Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or as an employee during subsequent employment, they are invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with YOU contact noted above.**_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Expected hours: 24 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N5V 2E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-23

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