Part-Time Youth Support Worker, Notre Dame House

HOURS: Weekend shift rotation includes 11 pm - 7 am, 7 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 11 pm as well as covering statutory holidays (must be flexible to rotate)Rate of Pay: $23.28 – 28.05 (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.)Reason for Posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy.Who We Are At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.caThis opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Notre Dame House How You Will Make an ImpactWe inspire youth to dream, hope and achieve. We strengthen community by believing that no youth stands alone. Each year, Good Shepherd Youth Services helps thousands of youth through strength-based programs including personal counseling, life skills training and educational programs.Youth Services provides support to 15 co-ed homeless youth ages 16-21 as well as a 21-bed youth shelter, including youth who have ongoing contact or involvement with AS/CCAS/Probation/Youth Justice System/ AY/ADGS and other family counseling agencies. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of Clients living at Youth Services. Services to clients include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills teaching ie: cooking and linkages with other community services.In this role you will be participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.What You'll Bring to Our TeamPrimary case management and community development skills acquired through a post-secondary education in social services such as Child and Youth WorkerA commitment to the mission values of hospitality, availability, quality, adaptability, responsibility and dignityMust have some experience working with YouthKnowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plusCPR certification or willingness to be certifiedAbility to speak French and/or other languages considered an assetCommitted to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good ShepherdFluency in a language in addition to English is an assetWhat We OfferBe a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITYSupport for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTStaff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphereMake a difference and provide HOPEJoin our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.
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