Full time Youth Support Worker - Jobs in Guelph, ON

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POSITION: Youth Support WorkerREPORTS TO: Supportive Housing ManagerOBJECTIVE: This position works under the direction of the designated Program Manager. The purpose is to provide program, administration and operational support to Wyndham House programs.Rotations recruiting for:2 positions: Overnight on continental rotation *temporary*1 position: Overnight on continental rotationJOB SUMMARY:

• Providing a welcoming, friendly environment for clients
• Help ensure the safety and security of all clients
• Implement programming and support with administration of the site
• Assist clients with skills development using a strength-based approach
• Participate in case management as identified
• Provide crisis and behavioural interventions as required
• Participate in the on-call rotation when requested

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work at minimum 36 hours per week and maximum 44 hours per week

• Attend monthly supervision meetings with supervisor

• Complete intake and all related administration to new clients entering the YES or Transitional Housing

• Maintain safety and security of Wyndham House programs and supervise spaces occupied by clients as per established procedures

• Implement evening, low skill/no skill programming

• Provide service in a non-judgemental manner than respects client confidentiality

• Maintain and clean the program as per established routine procedures

• Participate in the ongoing assessment of clients’ needs and strengths to work with Case Managers to support clients to meet their goals/responsibilities in collaboration with Wyndham House programs and services and other community providers

• Accurately complete and file records regarding clients and all other information relevant to them

• Facilitate and record clients access to medication

• Participate weekly in the programs food and nutrition program through advanced meal planning, list preparation, meal preparation and grocery shopping

• Coordinate, support, and document weekly the personal needs allowance records (Transitional Housing ONLY)

• Provide crisis intervention support in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies being experiences by clients

• Respond to client and public requests about local support and services available to young people experiencing a housing crisis

• Attend staff meetings

• Provide on-call support as per established contracts and procedures

• Provide direction and support to new staff and student placements

• Participate in organizational/individual planning, evaluation and implementation activities as requested by supervisor

• Complete and document fire drills as requested in accordance to agency policies and procedures

• Complete and document site security checks, petty cash and any other regular shift inventory tracking

• Other duties as assigned by your Program Manager

QUALIFICATION

• CYW diploma/ or related degree strongly preferred
• 2- 3 years of residential care facility experience
• 1-2 year working with youth and/or marginalized populations an asset
• Passion and commitment to an inclusive workplace; respecting and valuing the diversity of every individual

MANDATORY REQURIMENTS

• CPR / First Aid level C
• Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable persons
• Access to a vehicle

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $18.00-$20.00 per hourSchedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:All Wyndham House employees must have received or willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Expected start date: 2022-08-26Quick Apply

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