Youth Worker

5 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada The Pod Group Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

YOUTH HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING ENGAGEMENT

COMPASSIONATE ● RESOURCEFUL ● COLLABORATIVE ● ORGANIZED ● CLIENT-CENTRED

OVERVIEW

A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

MISSION

We are partnering with our client in search of an energetic, highly motivated, and hands-on Youth Worker who will work out of one of their Emergency Youth Shelters located in Mississauga. The Youth Worker will play a fundamental role to support the youth within the housing first framework that is strength-based and trauma-informed.

PRIORITIES

  • Complete intakes and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the shelter.
  • Lead and implement a client-driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required
  • Provide a positive environment for youth coming to the shelter.
  • Form professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth.
  • Assisting youth in daily routines, including cooking, cleaning and life skills development.
  • Answer phones and monitor the building for safety, including the completion of hourly security checks.
  • Provide supervision, support and/or crisis counseling to residents living at the shelter.
  • Maintain positive and open communication with the staff team.
  • Complete documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records.
  • Responsible for entering client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports.
  • Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

  • Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • 1-2 years experience working with youth in a shelter/residential setting.
  • Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions is an asset.
  • Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices is an asset.
  • Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
  • Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory.
  • Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications.
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

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