youth worker

Posted on January 06, 2025 by Employer details St. Leonard's Community Support, Prevention and Residential Services

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*About Us* St. Leonard?s CSPRS is a non-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of services for youth at-risk or in conflict with the law and/or experiencing homelessness. The Supported Independent Living and Youth Emergency Housing (SIL/YEH) Program has been designed to address, prevent and reduce homelessness through stability, tailored support, and community connection. Our emergency and transitional housing program provides at-risk and homeless youth with the sense of permanence and compassionate wraparound support needed to reach their fullest potential in their chosen community. *Purpose* The purpose of the part-time youth worker is to provide support and guidance to youth at St. Leonard?s Community Support, Prevention and Residential Services (SLCSPRS), Supported Independent Living and Youth Emergency Housing Program (SIL/YEH). From intake to discharge, youth workers will work collaboratively not only with their team, but with community partners, to provide stability and encourage youth to reach their fullest potential in their chosen communities. This position?s purpose is to facilitate success by ensuring SIL/YEH program participants are working toward their established goals, and to maintain a safe and supportive environment. Youth workers are required to be flexible and are important to ensuring the program is adequately staffed. *Qualifications* * *CPIC/VSS mandatory* * Up-to-Date Vaccination Record. * Up-to-Date Vaccination Record including 2 COVID-19 Vaccines. * A Diploma or degree in a relevant field of study _(Social Service Worker and Child and Youth Worker preferred_*, *_*may be an active student with a letter of confirmation.*_ * Relevant experience and knowledge may be considered in the absence of a diploma or degree and in combination with PSW or other relevant certifications. * First Aid and Standard CPR Certification. * ASIST Certification is an asset and an on-going requirement. * Safe Food Handler?s Certification is an asset and an on-going requirement. * Mental Health First Aid Certification is an asset and on-going requirement. * Knowledge of emergency and transitional housing is considered an asset. * Training in _UMAB/Safety Care _is an asset and on-going requirement. *Key Responsibilities* Complete ?day end? procedure on night shifts using computer software. * Assess eligibility for services utilizing assessment tools, program mandate, and support from referral sources to inform decisions, demonstrating use of good judgement. * Managing crisis calls/calls for service professionally and make appropriate referrals when youth are ineligible for service. * Complete any relevant meal and breakfast preparation for the next day. * Complete Emergency Housing participant laundry. * Ensure curfews are adhered to. * Provide Emergency Housing recipients with evening meals, hygiene products, access to showers and lock boxes as needed. * Support full-time staff with transportation, intake and discharge procedures and health and safety monitoring/checklists. * Transport youth to community based support, school, family work, and recreation as appropriate. * Ensure youth participants maintain a clean and safe environment and share responsibilities in the program home. * Demonstrate competency and professionalism sharing information among team members and community support with the consent of the program participants. * Complete admission/intake and discharge processes as applicable. * Represent St. Leonard?s CSPRS and the SIL/YEH program in a positive and professional manner. _Interested candidates may forward their __*cover letter *__and __*resume*_ _to Jennica Roloson at __*jennica@stleonardscsprs.ca*_ _St. Leonard?s thanks all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted._ _*Closing Date: Thursday, January 16th at 5:00 PM*_ Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 ? 40 per week Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Casual dres