Youth Worker

Turning Point Youth Services is actively seeking Youth Workers for our Shelter program on a Part-Time/Relief basis. The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a variety of programs geared to assist youth on the road to independent living. Shelter Youth Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the residents and for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Shelter.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the facility
- Complete reports, documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)
- Ensure that administrative duties are completed within the required timeframes
- Support youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing case management
- Facilitate relevant referrals for residents to community-based services
- Develop, implement and evaluate group programming for residents
- Participate in the daily operation of the facility
- Complete all additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
- Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
- Sound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth, as well as community resources
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid UMAB certification
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter Standards
- Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series

**This position is all evening shifts and includes some weekends - applicants must have evening availability.**

This is a collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501B.

**TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Senior HR representative will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.**

**Salary**: $50,084.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with adolescents/homeless youth, in shelter setting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- ASIST (preferred)
- UMAB (preferred)
- First Aid & CPR (preferred)

Work Location: In person