Youth Worker

5 days ago

Oshawa, Canada Murray McKinnon Foundation Full time

**Murray McKinnon Foundation, Youth Worker, Full time**

**Detention/Custody Youth Justice Facility, Oshawa, Ontario**

**1 Full-Time Position Available - Shift Work (Days/Nights & Weekdays/Weekends)**

Murray McKinnon Foundation seeks 1 responsible and motivated individual to work as a youth worker in an entry-level position on a full-time basis, within our male Detention / Custody youth justice facility, McKinnon House, located in Oshawa.

The positions entails shift work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing supervision and mentoring of young persons at risk or in conflict with the law, accompanying them to appointments, creating/delivering programming, teaching life
- skills, assisting them to meet their own goals, that they have set, to help create success, and most importantly ensuring that their voice is listened to and considered through all processes.

**Minimum requirements include**:

- Completed post-secondary education, with practicum experience, in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Community Justice, Criminology, Mental Health/Addictions, and Social Service Work/Social Work. Those with prior work experience in a residential setting are preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and harm reduction, trauma-informed, anti
- oppressive practices as well as a client centered, strength-based approach to working with young persons are key components of this position.
- A valid G level driver’s license; with proof of a safe driving record,
- Medical note that you are fit for this type of work,
- Proof of Immunization Records,
- Provision of Criminal Reference check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

In addition, the successful applicants should have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, have a creative approach to working with young persons, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess the ability to work collaboratively with team members.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive rate of pay
- Increased Vacation time and extended health benefits
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Progressive workplace environment
- A trusted agency, known for being innovative, with service provision in our region for close to 50 years.

**If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, as one document, by September 12, 2024.**

**The document should be saved/labelled as: lastname firstname MMH FT YW.**

*If contacted for an interview, please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process.

**Job Type**: 1 Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $51,500.80-$55,140.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care/vision care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Application deadline: September 12, 2024**

Pay: $24.76-$26.51 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 44 per week

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-12

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