Relief Youth Worker Wesley Youth Housing
Relief Youth Worker Wesley Youth Housing
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Relief Youth Worker Wesley Youth Housing
Posting #: 3991 Posting Date: 01/29/2025Posting Closing: until filled
Have you heard of us
Wesley is a longstanding local nonprofit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs housing & homelessness and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton Halton and Brantford.
We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.
All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity respect and inclusion for all.
Are you the one were looking for
We are seeking a dynamic highly motivated Relief Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion accountability responsiveness and empowerment to our clients families and each other.
The Relief Youth Worker will be scheduled to work on an oncall basis. You will have the opportunity to cover varying shifts throughout the week. Hours vary based on need. Shifts could include days evenings overnights and weekends. We are seeking a candidate withflexible availability and overnight availability.
This position is aunionizedreliefposition. The rate of pay is $20.50 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a positive rapport with youth by being friendly nonjudgmental nonintrusive and approachable.
- Oversee the 19unit program and residents handling issues that may arise.
- Engage youth in a meaningful way by providing counseling information support and advocacy.
- Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the purpose goals objectives and operational procedures of the program and organizational policies.
- Work with community partners in the program and ensure proper communication and sharing of information.
- Maintain an awareness of other social service agencies in the Hamilton Region and a working knowledge of the legislation that affects the target population of the program.
- Ensure safety of team and safety of all program participants including the entry to program.
- Complete statistics client files daily log and other administrative documentation as required.
- Complete household cleaning responsibilities as required.
- Provide crisis management support when necessary.
What you will bring:
- Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.
- At least 1 years experience working with streetinvolved/homeless youth.
- Experience working in a residential setting is an asset.
- Commitment to a flexible work schedule which includes overnight and weekend hours.
- Nonviolent crisis intervention First aid/CPR training ASIST certification.
Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers
A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee Discounts
Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:
1. Click on this link: From there you can access all of Wesleys job postings
Wesley is an equalopportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at .
Employment Type
Full Time
