Youth Wellness Worker

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Mission Services of Hamilton Full time

**JOB POSTING**

**Community Services and Outreach**

**Youth Wellness Worker**

**Part-Time, Permanent**

**1 Position**

**Wage: $22.08 to $24.86 per Hour**

**Posting No. MS0417**

***:
The Youth Wellness Worker (YWW) will work in collaboration with the Afterschool Program Coordinator to develop a program that improves access to community supports for youth (ages 11-15) and increases their overall physical and mental wellness by providing snack and meal planning, and fostering an environment where peers mentor peers. The YWW will support youth in addressing issues such as poverty, food insecurity, bullying and self-image. The YWW will work in a fast-paced environment and continuously seek to improve the program through various community partnerships and collaborations.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Supervise youth in groups and individually (both in person and virtually)
- Work with youth in various settings, including the kitchen, to promote independence, self-confidence, and comprehension, using hands-on activities
- Escort youth to different locations within the building and on excursions
- Support youth to engage in social interaction with peers
- Establish an environment to sustain interest and promote positive interactions between participants
- Create a safe and supportive space for participants
- Liaise with community services and partners to improve health outcomes for youth
- Maintain program statics
- Teach youth the importance of following rules and regulations and sharing a common space
- Work with youth to plan and carryout activities
- Teach youth the fundamentals of self-care and coping strategies
- Identify child welfare concerns and report these concerns to the Program Manager and the appropriate community agencies as required by the Child and Family Services Act
- Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality
- Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times
- Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of services

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Diploma or degree in human services, social work/social services, child and youth worker or equivalent work experience and education
- The ability to work with, and relate to, youth of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively to engage participants in programming
- Excellent interpersonal, and effective oral/written, communication skills
- Experience working with youth using a strength-based approach
- Knowledge and understanding of community youth services
- Experience in the community/social services sector
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflict
- Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards

**HOURS OF WORK**:

- 8 hours per week Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with the possibility of picking up shifts to cover when needed

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to register to receive this vaccination as soon as possible

**COMPENSATION**:

- Wage starts at $22.08 per hour

**Director of Human Resources**

**Mission Services of Hamilton**
- At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion._

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8 per week

**Salary**: From $22.08 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-07


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