Youth Worker, Connections Emergency Housing - Contract until November 2026
$51,000–$51,000 year
On-siteRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Provide youth with supervision, basic needs, and crisis intervention while they emerge from emergency housing. Assess immediate needs, conduct full intakes using VISPDAT and HIFIS tools within 72 hours of admission, and facilitate weekly resident meetings to address concerns and communicate program availability. Follow up on case plans, make referrals to specialized supports, and conduct exit interviews with discharged clients. Perform nightly room checks, administer medication, enforce house rules, and assist with food services. Complete all mandatory daily documentation, statistical data collection, and reporting in HIFIS. Work rotational shifts Monday through Friday and attend relevant training workshops.
Required Qualifications
- Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a Child/youth related field (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth.
- Minimum of three years' experience working with 'at-risk' or street involved youth.
- Current broad record check.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of working with youth, including understanding of the regulatory environment (e.g. CFSA).
- Demonstrated client focused counselling skills and role modelling.
- Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique qualities of each client.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using a case management system or HIFIS and VI-SPDAT an asset.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Suicide Prevention training an asset.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification an asset.
- Speaking and writing in French is an asset.
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