Youth Worker, YWES – Youth Services Jeunesse

Title of the Job: Youth Worker, YWES

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Location: Ottawa, OntarioReports to: Coordinator, YWESEmployment Status: Casual Part TimeBargaining Unit Status: Included (Youth Worker)Hourly Wage: $27.75- $34.83Language requirements: English is essential; French is considered an assetBona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR): FemaleSchedule: Casual (weekdays, weekends, holidays). Minimum availability – 8 shifts per monthCompetition Number: 24-056Closing Date: Dec 2, 2024Posting stage: Internal and externalAbout us:Founded in 1960, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit agencies in Ottawa and a registered charity. It provides mental health services, employment programs, emergency shelter, community, health and housing services, and justice programs to youth in the Ottawa area, serving between 2,500 and 3,000 at-risk individuals aged 12+ and their families every month. YSB employs 350 caring professionals in a unionized environment in over 26 locations across Ottawa.Under the general direction of the Director of Community Services and the immediate supervision of the Coordinator of the Shelter, the Shelter Worker will provide immediate and responsive crisis support to the youth accessing the shelter as well as provide general support services and contribute to stable housing for youth in accordance with policies and directives established within YSBWhat you will do:

• Assess requests for residential shelter services according to YSB policies and procedures and ensure alternatives are found if YSB services are not appropriate
• Conduct intake and discharge processes for youth accessing the Shelter
• Deliver individual, crisis intervention and assessment services
• Respond to crisis situations when required
• Support youth in accessing services within and beyond YSB
• Consult with other professionals involved with youth, including within YSB
• Ensure the effective day-to-day operations of the shelter and maintain general cleanliness of the property
• Assist residents of the shelter with cooperative living guidelines, including mediation and conflict resolution
• Be responsive to immediate needs of residents such as: getting their medications, access to food supplies, bus tickets etc.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge on current issues relating to youth
• Ensure familiarity with pertinent legislation
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings
• Contribute to program and service development and evaluation
• Participate in identified training to ensure ongoing development of skills and abilities
• Ensure both electronic and physical client files are maintained and current within established guidelines
• May be required to supervise part time staff, students or volunteers
• Follows safe work practices as established by YSB and the program

This opportunity may be right for you if you have:(The qualifications are appended to the job description and are not intended to be part of the job description)

• Diploma or degree in social work or relevant field

• Two years’ experience working with youth, preferably in a residential setting

• Ability to work rotational shifts, including weekends and overnights

• Oral & written fluency in English is essential; Oral fluency and written fluency in French is an asset

• Female

Disclaimer:This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.What we offer:

• An opportunity to join a vibrant team and be part of truly meaningful and rewarding work;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for qualifying employees
• Optional pension plan from Day 1;
• An evolving environment where we tackle new challenges and continue learning every day.

Join us!If you think this vacancy is a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please to submit your resume and one-page cover letter. Don’t just tell us what we want to hear, tell us your story and why you would make a great addition to our team.We know applying to a job takes time and thank all candidates for their interest. While we are not able to get back to every candidate, we will ensure shortlisted applicants are aware of their status and will do our best to provide feedback if that can be helpful.At YSB, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ community and/or people with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodation will be made available for applicants who require the same, whether on the basis of disability, creed or otherwise, throughout the hiring process, kindly make your needs known in advance. Applicants should know that YSB is similarly committed to providing reasonable accommodation of such needs in the workplace, up to the point of undue hardship. The selected candidate will be required to follow all mandatory Covid 19 safety protocols.

Company Name: Youth Services Jeunesse

Salary: $27.75 – 34.83 per hour

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