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Youth Support Worker - Youth Services - Regina's Place - Regular Full Time

Good Shepherd Centres - 41 Jobs
Hamilton, ON
Full-time
Entry Level
Company Benefits
Wellness Programs
Posted 20 days ago

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Who We Are

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Youth Services

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of adolescent mothers and their children living at Regina's Place - Youth Services. Services to clients include assessment, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counseling, education, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills teaching ie. cooking and linkages with other community services.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

  • Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post-secondary education in social services such as Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker
  • Experience working with adolescent mothers and children, knowledge of the Child and Family Service Act Proficiency
  • The ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning duties in a residential setting is required
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Have knowledgeable of and experience working with transitional age, street-involved and homeless youth
  • A proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and thinking creatively are required
  • Fluency in French and/or another language(s) is also an asset
  • CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
  • Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills
  • Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

What We Offer

  • Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
  • Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
  • FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
  • POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
  • Make a difference and provide HOPE
  • Extended benefits

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.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.


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