Youth Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Services and Housing In the Province

Services and Housing In the Province

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the program manager, the Youth Specialist will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing counselling support and interactive programming to clients between the ages of 16-24 who are at risk of homelessness and live in a transitional housing program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide informal counselling supports to promote positive health and independency in the community
Act as role model to facilitate physical, emotional, and intellectual growth
Act as a primary worker providing specialized case management and community outreach services to a case load
Work in partnership with community agencies to coordinate support services
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of residency plan and goals
Assist in developing and maintaining individual skill building daily living and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
Residential tasks
Monitor safety and wellbeing of youth residing in program
Develop and facilitate programming
Utilize crisis deescalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors
Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of strength based and clientcentered care into daily responsibilities
Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP's Mission and Values
Ensure appropriate documentation and records are kept and ensure that statistical information is maintained as per agency and privacy standards
Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in Social Services, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent

- +2 years experience supporting Youth and/or the homeless population

Previous experience working at a nonprofit agency
Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
Training in ASIST and CPI

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Hours are typically Saturday and Sunday, rotating shifts of 8am4:30pm and 3:30pm12am
Average amount of physical effort is required.
Required to work statutory holidays
Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
Vehicle travel to sites for visits/walkthroughs and open doors as required.

Ship Values

Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

COVID-19 Considerations

As part of SHIP's commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Application Instructions

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success.

Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success:

Competitive Salaries with Annual Performance Reviews
Comprehensive Health Plans
Group RRSP (5% Employer Contributions)
12 Paid Health & Wellness Days
10 Paid Vacation Days
3 Paid Personal/Floating Holidays
Generous Parental and Family Leave
Learning and Development Opportunities
Travel Allowances
Employee Assistance Program
Company Culture to be Proud of
Possibility to Create a Real Impact

35+
Years focused on Clients, Tenants, Staff and Families

4,000+
Clients and Residents served annually

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Programs and Service offerings in Southern Ontario

300+
Dedicated, Respectful, Compassionate and Professional Employees

2 week rotation, Saturday/Sunday 8am-4:30pm and 3:30pm-12am

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