Overnight Youth Worker - Brampton, Canada - Our Place Peel

Our Place Peel

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Organization Overview:

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel.

We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Our Transitional Housing services meet the immediate and ongoing needs of youth residing in our transitional house through programs and services that will lead toward self-sufficiency, community integration, and the development of the skills required to help them successfully secure and maintain housing and independent living.

What We Can Offer You:

Paid Time off
Casual Dress
Onsite parking
Training and education allowance
100% employer paid benefits
Wellness program
Employee and Family Assistance program
Opportunities for Growth

Position Profile:

The Youth Worker will assist with the responsibility of overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Transitional Housing Program.

The Youth Worker provides supervision and immediate supportive and/or crisis counseling to youth out of the transitional house and ensures the safety and security of the youth, staff and the premises.

The day shifts run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The evening shift runs from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm. The overnight shifts run from 11:00 pm to 9:00 am.

Role Overview:

Complete intake and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the Transitional Housing Program.
Lead and implement a client driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required.
Provide a positive environment to youth joining the Transitional Housing Program.
Form professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth.
Assist youth in daily routines including cooking, cleaning and life skills development.
Complete intakes, answer phones, and monitor building for safety including the completion of hourly security checks.
Provide supervision, support and/or crisis counseling to youth in the Transitional Housing Program.
Maintain positive and open communication with the staff team.
Complete documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records.
Enter client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports.
Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings.
All other duties as required in the successful management of program and shelter operations while partnering with all stakeholders in support of organizational success.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
12 years' experience working with youth in a shelter/residential setting.
Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions an asset.
Knowledge of housing first for youth, traumainformed care, and harm reduction practices an asset.
Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays.
A valid Ontario's full G Driver's Licence is an asset, with a clean driver's abstract. If applicable, a $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is required.
Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel.
Must be flexible to work between Brampton and Mississauga locations as needed.

How to Apply:

Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request.

We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees

_ DISCLAIMER_

This job posting is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Location: 5 Rutherford Rd S Brampton, ON L6W 3J3