Youth Specialist

Services and Housing In the Province (**SHIP**) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the program manager, the Youth Specialist will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing counselling support and interactive programming to clients between the ages of 16-24 who are at risk of homelessness and live in a transitional housing program.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide informal counselling supports to promote positive health and independency in the community
- Act as role model to facilitate physical, emotional, and intellectual growth
- Act as a primary worker providing specialized case management and community outreach services to a case load
- Work in partnership with community agencies to coordinate support services
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of residency plan and goals
- Assist in developing and maintaining individual skill building daily living and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
- Residential tasks
- Monitor safety and well-being of youth residing in program
- Develop and facilitate programming
- Utilize crisis de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of strength based and client-centered care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate documentation and records are kept and ensure that statistical information is maintained as per agency and privacy standards
- Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework
- Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Social Services, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent
- +2 years experience supporting Youth and/or the homeless population
- Previous experience working at a non-profit agency
- Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
- Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
- Training in ASIST and CPI

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements**:

- Hours are typically Saturday and Sunday, rotating shifts of 8am-4:30pm and 3:30pm-12am
- Average amount of physical effort is required.
- Required to work statutory holidays
- Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
- Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
- Vehicle travel to sites for visits/walk-throughs and open doors as required.

**Ship Values**
- Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

**COVID-19 Considerations**
- As part of SHIP’s commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID-19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**Application Instructions**

**Why Work For Us?**

**Our Vision**
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

**Our Mission**
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

**Our Culture**
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

**Our Commitment**
People are at the forefront of our success. Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success:

- Competitive Salaries with Annual Performance Reviews
- Comprehensive Health Plans
- Group RRSP (5% Employer Contributions)
- 12 Paid Health & Wellness Days
- 10 Paid Vacation Days
- 3 Paid Personal/Floating Holidays
- Generous Parental and Family Leave
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Travel Allowances
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Culture to be Proud of
- Possibility to Create a Real Impact

**35+**
Years focused on Clients, Tenants, Staff and Families

**4,000+**
Clients and Residents served annually

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Programs and Service offerings in Southern Ontario

**300+**
Dedicated, Respectful, Compassionate and Professional Employees

2 week rotation, Saturday/Sunday 8am-4:30pm and 3:30pm-12am

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