Youth Services Worker

1 week ago

Oshawa, Canada Youth Connections Inc Full time

This position supports youth at our Program residences located in the Durham Region. The Youth Services Worker supports vulnerable and/or at risk youth through individual therapy, group support and increasing life skills, social networks and safety using a harm reduction, therapeutic & behavioural modification model. In addition, this position plays a significant role in supporting youth during their community exposure. The Youth Services Worker reports to their assigned Program Manager.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for youth providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed
- Promotes behavioural change and personal growth of youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, or cognitive delays
- Provides life skills training as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders
- Supports youth to achieve their established goals
- Reaches out to youth at times when they are having emotional challenges, assessing their primary needs and taking appropriate action using a non-violent crisis intervention service delivery
- Works within the youth’s community to utilize local resources and programs.
- Initiates activity groups, related to the specific needs and goals of the youths in our Program
- Maintains accurate and current file records on all youth
- Maintains awareness of community resources and gaps as well as the socio-economic and geographical make-up of the community
- Culture & diversity competent practices
- Consults with social workers, other professionals, and family when appropriate
- Adheres to all Youth Connections Inc policies and procedures
- Participates and contributes to regular staff meetings
- Represents Youth Connections In in a positive, friendly and professional manner at all times
- Supports the Mission & represents the Company Culture of Youth Connections Inc

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of the challenges facing youth who are faced with their various needs
- Experience and solid understanding of the non-violent crisis intervention model
- Experience creating participant-centred plans
- Understanding of, and experience working with, youth transitioning into adulthood
- Ability to work a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and on weekends
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Successful result of Criminal Record check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Valid driver’s license

**Working conditions**

This position works in a variety of environments including executing programs at multiple locations across the Durham Region including outdoors, community settings, community events, and at the YC Office.

**Physical Requirements**
- Activities such as, but not limited to, walking, cooking, and various youth applicable sports

Compensation: $15/hour + $3/hour covid premium

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

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