Youth Support Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres
Description
YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
Part Time
If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.
We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply.
At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.Get to Know Us
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 and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs.
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Brennan House, Youth Services.**
Culture and Values
We _see the good_ in people, not only the challenge. We hear the warmth in their voices. We recognize that we all have potential and promise.
Our programs help to tear down the barriers that have impeded our community's most vulnerable citizens and help them to establish a path to a stable and healthy life.
_ Hospitality_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd's mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation. Hospitality embodies our **Values
, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity.**
Why work with us?
- 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 selfcare supports and
EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide
HOPE
Role Description
Qualifications
- A postsecondary degree/diploma in social work/social services/child and youth services etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience of working with transitionalaged youth, youth homelessness and substance use/abuse
- Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus
- 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, problemsolving and assessment skills
- Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Schedule: Part-Time includes rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights), 2 shifts on weekends and stat holidays
- Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an antiracist and antioppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
- Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID19 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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