Residential - Youth Worker (C)

7 days ago

Markham, Canada 360°kids Full time

Residential - Youth Worker (Maternity Leave contract until September)

The 360°kids’ youth residence is a voluntary program that offers a combination of housing and support for youth, primarily 16-19 years of age, who are facing a housing crisis. Both residences provide a home for youth while they navigate the challenges common to adolescents or work towards living independently. The Youth Worker will provide client-centered, therapeutic support to all clients in our Residential program.

**Duties will include**:

- Provide case management support and informal counseling to program participants to assist them in achieving their goals.
- Act by CFSA and 360°kids’ policies and procedures.
- Oversee the operations of the Residence such as monitoring health and safety, implementing house rules, policies, and procedures, responding to crises, and other duties as required.
- Create and maintain a clean and welcoming environment for youth in care.
- Facilitate regular life skill programming that will build on the youth’s skills and prepare them for independence.
- Intake and discharge planning.
- Daily documentation such as case note documentation, report writing, and various other administrative duties as needed.
- Provide a therapeutic, safe, and welcoming environment within the Residence
- Assist youth to access various community programs regarding school, health, housing, employment, etc.
- Advocate on the youth’s behalf and act as a positive role model for the youth.
- Maintain positive relationships and interact with various community partners including school boards, police services, child welfare agencies, neighbors, etc. in a professional and respectful manner.
- Positively contribute to 360°kids as an organization.
- Other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- CYW Degree/Diploma or Post-Secondary education in a Human Service related field or the equivalent of combined education and experience working with youth.
- Previous experience working with street-involved youth is a must.
- Demonstrated client-focused case management skills and role modeling.
- Experience working in crisis environments and youth who have experienced trauma is an asset.
- Must have: Clean Child Welfare check, Current first aid/CPR certification, current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check). A car and a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and $2 million liability insurance and assets.

**What's in it for you?**
Rewarding work with an opportunity to make a positive impact in a young person's life.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a
**competitive salary based on your skills and experience.** As an employer of choice, we reward our team with a total rewards package that includes:

- Extended health & dental.
- Long-term disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance.
- 12 sick days a year.
- Birthday off with pay.
- An environment that supports continuous learning.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- A positive staff culture that provides opportunities to connect with your coworkers such as our summer BBQs, holiday parties, and team-building events.

Upon joining 360°kids you'll be welcomed into a fun and collaborative environment where we truly value our employees and want to see them succeed.

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