Shelter Youth Worker - Scarborough, Canada - YouthLink

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Scarborough, Canada

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Description
March 13, 2023
Posting #1329
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YouthLink believes in the potential of every youth. We are dedicated to providing them with the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make positive life choices. We provide youth with brief and ongoing counselling, in-home wraparound support, shelter, housing, educational support, and safe drop-in spaces. _
YouthLink works towards equitable outcomes for youth in our community and, as such, is committed to equity-based hiring practices._


YouthLink Benefits are Top of Class

  • Competitive pay
- *Annual vacation with pay at 1.66 working days for each calendar month to a maximum of
20 working days per year.
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5'authorized absence' days for family illness or emergency circumstances that prohibit employees from reporting to work.
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3 paid agency days every calendar year after 3 calendar months' service.

  • Maternity / parental /adoption leave topup payments (to topup Canadian government unemployment benefit payments).
  • Eligibility to participate in pension plan after 2 years of continuous service with generous matching contribution from employer.
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(pro-rated for part-time employees according to the employee's full-time equivalency (FTE))_


Shelter Youth Worker - Weekend Day

(Permanent, Part-time 14 hours per week)

Bargaining Unit Position


The Youth Worker is responsible for providing direct, quality care and supervision to residents of the Youth Transitional Housing and Shelter Program (YTHSP) as well as the day to day operations.

Youth workers will be expected to model a collaborative, cooperative approach focused on the personal, social, cultural and educational development of the residents.

Staff will be expected to practice within a framework that isa strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.


Highlights of Your Role

  • Ensure warm welcome of residents, conduct intake interview of potential residents for emergency shelter, orient new residents and redirect admissions, when appropriate. Ensure that all administrative duties are completed and entered into the database at time of intake.
  • Manage crisis intervention and respond to crisis situations following appropriate procedures, ensures debrief process for youth. Addresses behavior issues on the spot and consults with team and oncall manager if need be.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the program area. Keep all programming areas clean and tidy, disinfecting furniture, remake resident rooms after discharge, adhere to health and safety requirements.
  • Documents according to professional standards any significant interaction with residents. Log and record medications and usage. Ensure safety and security of clients, guests, staff and property.
  • Participates in individual supervision meetings, team meetings, case conferences, workshops and committees as required.

Equity, Diversity and Belonging:

Proactively stays updated on best practices as it relates Equity, Diversity and Belonging.

Works collaboratively with ABR Committee and Director of Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion and Community to embed best practices into all operational goals and processes.


Supports Organization's Strategy:

Actively contributes to the Agency's Strategic Plan by participating in initiatives and committees to support the overall Plan.


Takes all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect his or her own health and safety and that of co-workers by complying and demonstrating knowledge of the policies, procedures and safe practices established by YouthLink.


Highlights of What You Bring

Education:


  • Diploma in Child and Youth Worker or Social Services Worker Diploma or a combination of directly related education and experience.

Experience:


  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a frontline worker, preferably in a residential, housing, outreach or shelter setting.

Work Hours and Working Conditions:


  • 14 working hours per week.
  • Saturday and Sunday (8am 4pm)
  • Must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
  • Proof of 2 Step TB tests required.
  • Proof of full vaccination for COVID19 is required.

Salary Range:
$46,298 - $52,450 (to be pro-rated based on hours worked).


How to Apply:

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Closing Deadline
  • Open Until Filled.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 14 per week


Salary:
From $46,298.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Every Weekend

Work Location:
In person
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