Youth Worker

4 days ago

East York, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us in Part-Time/Relief Youth Worker positions in either our youth justice or mental health congregate care live-in treatment programs.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Incorporate in your work a strengths based relationship based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
- Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the residential program.
- Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients.
- Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
- Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
- Develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs.
- Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the facility.
- Complete documentation and reports as required.
- Participate in the day-to-day operation of the facility.
- **Shift work is required. This includes awake overnight, day and evening shifts both during the week and on the weekend.**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Work.
- At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and youth adults.
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach.
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations.
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
- Excellent communication, organization, administration and computer skills.
- Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification.
- Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification.
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
- Preference will be given to those with a valid Ontario G Driver's License and clear abstract.
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 by a vaccination series officially approved by Health Canada.

**These are collective bargaining unit positions within CUPE Local 3501 & 3501A.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $20.52-$21.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- East York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- suicide intervention & prevention certification (preferred)
- UMAB certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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