Turning Point Youth Services is actively seeking Youth Workers for our Shelter program on a Part-Time/Relief basis. The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a variety of programs geared to assist youth on the road to independent living. Shelter Youth Workers are responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the residents and for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Shelter.
This position works on an 8-week rotation of evening shifts, including weekday and some weekend shifts.
Turning Point Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the facility
- Complete reports, documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)
- Ensure that administrative duties are completed within the required timeframes
- Support youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing case management
- Facilitate relevant referrals for residents to community-based services
- Develop, implement and evaluate group programming for residents
- Participate in the daily operation of the facility
- Complete all additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
- Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
- Sound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth, as well as community resources
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid UMAB certification
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter Standards
- Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series
This is a collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501B.
TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Senior HR representative will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,960.48 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- This position works a 40 hour week of evening shifts on a rotating schedule from approximately 4pm-12am, both during the week and on the weekend. Will you be able to reliably commit to these shifts?
Experience:
- working with adolescents/homeless youth, in shelter setting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person