Job Description

Shelter Support

Child and Youth Care Practitioner/Child and Youth Care

Region: Toronto, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter setting. Always 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. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e.; CYCP CYC BSWSSW)

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a Residential ,Transition, or Shelter setting

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults. Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients Knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth, as well as community resources that are current to the demographic of clientele. Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement and patience 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 with youth and team members Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Strong administrative and organizational skills Good computer skills

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid/CPR certification Valid UMAB certification Valid CPI 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.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Education:

Secondary School (required)
Licence/Certification:

(UMAB) Understand & Managing Aggressive Behavior's (required) (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (required) (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (required)
Work Location: In person