Youth Worker, Shelter

7 days ago


Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a variety of programs geared to assist youth on the road to independent living. Shelter Youth Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the residents and for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Shelter.

Turning Point follows strict health & safety protocols to help minimize and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This includes mandatory screening before arriving to work, weekly rapid antigen tests, and necessary PPE being worn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)
- Some previous experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
- Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
- Sound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid UMAB certification
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training
- Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series.

This is a collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501B

TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Senior HR Generalist will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $20.87 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- working with homeless youth, preferably in a shelter: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (required)
- Night Shift (preferred)


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