Child & Youth Shelter Worker

Job Responsibility: YOUTH HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING ENGAGEMENT COMPASSIONATE ? RESOURCEFUL ? COLLABORATIVE ? ORGANIZED ? CLIENT-CENTRED OVERVIEW A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. MISSION We are partnering with our client in search of an energetic, highly motivated, and hands-on Child & Youth Shelter Worker who will work out of one of their Emergency Youth Shelters located in Mississauga. The Child & Youth Shelter Worker will play a fundamental role to support the youth within the housing first framework that is strength-based and trauma-informed. As an Emergency Youth Shelter, our client operates 24 hours, 7 days a week, to support the youth. Our client is hiring for multiple opportunities:

• Evening shift work (3:30 pm to 11:30 pm) or
• Overnight shift work (11 pm to 9 am) or
• Relief shifts

PRIORITIES

• Complete intakes and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the shelter.
• Lead and implement a client-driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required
• Provide a positive environment for youth coming to the shelter.
• Form professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth.
• Assisting youth in daily routines, including cooking, cleaning and life skills development.
• Answer phones and monitor the building for safety, including the completion of hourly security checks.
• Provide supervision, support and/or crisis counseling to residents living at the shelter.
• Maintain positive and open communication with the staff team.
• Complete documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records.
• Responsible for entering client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports.
• Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 1-2 years experience working with youth in a shelter/residential setting.
• Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions is an asset.
• Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory.
• Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

EDI-B VALUES The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their role in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.