Temporary Full Time Youth Shelter Worker - Sutton West, Canada - The Salvation Army
Description
The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling the supervision of the Drop-In Centre at Sutton Youth Services.They will be responsible for client supervision, constant communication with Program Services Case Worker staff team, and the coordination / administration of drop-in centre attendance roll.
They will also track activities and programming that takes place through the drop-in program.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works specifically in coordination with Program Services Case Workers, After Care program team staff, and Volunteer Supports Coordinator; all of whom move through dropin facilities daily/regularly
- Works generally in coordination with all staff teams of the Salvation Army Sutton Youth Services, community volunteers and partner agency staff which access our dropin services
- Works under supervision of the Manager of, Employment, Education and Specialized Services
Service Responsibilities
- The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness
- Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of dropin services
- Help facilitate good relationships between dropin clients and community member/project staff
- Help nurture and support a positive environment for all clients and staff
Organizational Responsibilities
- The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Sutton Youth Services
- Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training
- Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season
- Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook
- Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position
- As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner
Program Responsibilities
- Perform supervision and oversight of Drop-In services 'Youthreach' room and the facility gymnasium and washrooms as necessary
- Engage in rapportbuilding conversations and activities with clients where applicable
- Supervise computer and materials access of dropin centre clients
- Manage regular signin/attendance sheets and database
- Fulfill statistics inputting in program tracking database regularly, as necessary
- Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations
- Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns
- Attend regular supervision meetings
- Perform program statistics as assigned
- Maintain contact with volunteer support coordinator and personnel, as necessary.
- Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community
- Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and coworkers
- Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required
- Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary full time position (8 weeks) based on 35 hours per week
- Indoor Drop in Centre/ office
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
- Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: _and,
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
- International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.
- 18 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment
- Current College or university student in a related field, such as SSW, CYW, BSW, etc.
- Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is preferred
- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is preferred
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience in working with youth in a mentorship capacity is preferential.
- Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to antiracism and antioppression
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
- Be available for full 8 weeks of program
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to
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