Youth Worker – Wesley Youth Centres

Posting #: 3816 Posting Date: 03/18/2024 Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit 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're committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team!

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The Youth Worker provides in-person programming at two locations - creating a safe, engaging environment for youth ages 13-18. Programming includes social and recreational programming (primarily basketball), homework support, and referrals, fostering improved youth outcomes and a better sense of community.

This position is a unionized, part-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $20.16 per hour. The hours for this position are 17.5 per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for youth ages 13-18.
2. Work in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers team, connecting youth to further supports in the community.
3. Encourage participation from youth in activities that interest them.
4. Be an active participant, engaged, and role modelling positive behaviours for youth.
5. Participate fully in staff supervision and in-service meetings as required.
6. Be responsible for statistics, reports, etc. as required.
7. Follow agency and program policies and procedures.
8. Build positive relationships with youth, both in-person, and virtually as needed.
9. Actively supporting and education participants in the program to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
10. Support in the further development of the program in partnership with the youth, program staff, and Program Manager.

What you will bring:

1. Graduate of Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or Recreation and Leisure diploma or a diploma/degree from a related discipline is preferred.
2. Minimum one-year experience working with youth 13-18.
3. Preference is for 1 of 2 Youth Workers to be non-female identifying due to the needs of the youth participants.
4. Experience and sensitivity in working with a multicultural community.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Staff with the ability to speak Arabic would be an asset.
7. Willing to work evening hours – specifically Monday to Friday, 5:45pm to 9:15pm.

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
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)
• Personal & Vacation Days
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley's job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity 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 www.wesley.ca.