Youth Worker, Shelter - Toronto, Canada - Turning Point Youth Services

Turning Point Youth Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24.

The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a variety of programs geared to assist youth on the road to independent living.

Shelter Youth Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the residents and for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Shelter.

Turning Point follows strict health & safety protocols to help minimize and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

This includes mandatory screening before arriving to work, weekly rapid antigen tests, and necessary PPE being worn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)
Some previous experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
Sound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and streetinvolved youth
Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengthsbased relationshipbased approach
Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and coworkers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Good computer skills
Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Valid UMAB certification
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training
Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series.

This is a collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501B

TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Our Senior HR Generalist will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
From $20.87 per hour

Schedule: