Temporary Full Time Youth Shelter Worker - Sutton West, Canada - The Salvation Army

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Sutton West, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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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
Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor


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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