Job Description

The Impact a Youth Worker in the Rights of Passage Program can make:

Your primary role as a youth worker is to provide youth with safe, affordable housing and support while they transition to independent living. Working in the Right's of Passage Program, you will offer support to youth residing in their private apartments. You will support youth with life skills, support them to maintain employment and/or develop an education plan. You will also celebrate the youth with their achievements!

How you will contribute:

Greet and welcome youth accessing CHV services, assess and respond to their immediate needs, and provide them with practical resources including food, clothing, transportation Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with at risk youth 16-24 years of age Upon entry to the Program, introduce the services provided, orient new youth, complete program intake/admission Work collaboratively with other staff to assist youth in identifying attainable short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation Assist youth with accessing external community supports and accompany them if needed Support youth with Life Skills, including cooking, money management, self-care and goal setting Respond to any emergencies or potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, or substance use concerns using trauma-informed practice Provide crisis intervention, including responding to overdoes/administering first aid and Naloxone that may happen within CHV premises, ongoing training will also be provided Manage youth case files, including all relevant reporting and documentation Attend all training as directed by your manager Clean, search, and remake resident rooms at discharge Laundry as needed Front Desk and reception duties as required Other duties as required

Compensation:

The successful candidate can expect a starting hourly rate of between $23.92 and $29.90 depending on factors such as internal equity, experience, competencies, and education. Once hired, the hourly rates are reviewed annually following the annual performance review and successful employees have the opportunity for their hourly rate to increase, over time, up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $35.88.

Who we are looking for?

Education and Experience:

Diploma or degree related to social service and experience in a similar role is an asset Or, minimum two years full-time experience in a similar role First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset

Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Familiar with the challenges facing youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability Ability to work with youth experiencing complex mental health challenges Familiarity with substance misuse Ability to maintain professional boundaries with the Youth Basic computer skills Able to lift up to 25 lbs, and kneel and squat as needed

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 10:00pm - 7:30am (This is an overnight awake shift)



Contract Details: This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for a duration of 3 months from the date of signing.



Programs - Breaks: Please note: breaks are paid and on-site