Temporary Part Time Youth Support Worker - Brennan House

Hours: Rotating weekend shifts (2, 8-hour shifts/weekend); statutory holiday coverage

Rate of Pay: $23.28/hour - $28.05/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Youth Services- Brennan House

Good Shepherd Centres Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community. Youth Services Brennan House is a 15-bed facility for youth aged 15-18 with complex mental health issues. Staff at Brennan house develop individualized treatment plans to support or enhance youth with their integration into the community. Youth have barrier free access to mental health clinician and individualized clinically informed care. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of Clients living at Youth Services. Services to clients include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills teaching i.e. cooking and linkages with other community services. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.

Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

What You'll Bring to Our Team

A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work/social services/child and youth services etc.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience of working with transitional-aged youth, youth homelessness and substance use/abuse
Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus
A proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and thinking creatively are required
Fluency in French and/or another language(s) is also an asset
CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills
Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation

What We Offer

Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(EAP)
POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
Make a difference and provide HOPE