Job Posting – Youth Support Workers – Part-Time and Relief

Do you want to be part of an organization that exists to support Perth County youth aged 16-24, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, through prevention, advocacy, shelter and community connection services?

Are you interested in helping to make a difference in the lives of young people, provide mentorship, support their ability to make good choices, stay in school, find employment and housing and move towards a better future?

Are you someone who is looking to make a difference in the world?  Then this may be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Our on-site Youth Support Worker is an important contributor to our organization, helping to directly support vulnerable youth in our community.

With a history dating back to 1989, Shelterlink is a non-for-profit agency that provides shelter and outreach services to youth.  Our outreach program provides prevention, diversion, trusteeship, family mediation and reunification services.  Our shelter program is Housing First for Youth focused and provides case management, diversion and basic needs, including meals, clothing, personal care items, showers, laundry facilities and respite from the elements.  Shelterlink has 15 temporary short-term shelter beds and is located at 130 Youngs Street on the 3^rd floor of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance – General Hospital. 

We are looking for Youth Support Workers to join our on-site team who care about the same things we do as an organization.  As a team we value excellence, integrity, respect, kindness and responsibility.  If this speaks directly to you, then consider joining us!

What you would bring to the role:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Social Service Worker, Psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of previous or similar experience working with youth, other marginalized or vulnerable populations and/or homelessness.
• Demonstrated ability in client assessment and advocacy.
• Ability to engage creatively with youth individually and in group settings.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Flexibility, adaptability, being comfortable with ambiguity and change, thinking quickly and acting calmly in escalated situations.
• An inclusive, anti-oppressive, harm reduction, client-centred, collaborative, solution-focused, strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.

How you would know you are a good fit:

• Your work ethos demonstrates an alignment with our values of excellence, integrity, respect, kindness and responsibility.
• You understand the unique needs of youth and are able to balance the support needed with the personal and professional boundaries required to encourage independence and self-determination.
• You are resourceful and able to take initiative when necessary.
• You can provide an environment of safety, while offering youth with opportunities for voice and choice.
• You enjoy supporting youth with their goals and setting them up to succeed.

What we would offer:

Opportunity to support youth on a part-time or relief basis.  Shelterlink is a facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.  Part-time and relief opportunities are available primarily on weekend day and afternoon shifts.  Statutory holiday shifts are also available.  Opportunities may occasionally be available on weekdays during days, afternoons and nights.

A competitive rate of $20/hour is provided for part-time and relief work, with a shift premium of $0.50 for night shifts.  Vacation pay will be paid in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, starting at 4%, paid on each bi-weekly pay.

Shelterlink is committed to reflecting the community we serve and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.  We welcome applicants from all faiths, ages, races, ethnic origins, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Shelterlink is an equal opportunity employer that values a kind, respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment.  Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to accommodate those with specific needs.

If this opportunity is a good fit for you, then please reach out with your cover letter and resume via email to: 

Catherine Grayer (Shelter Services Manager) catherineg@shelterlink.org

References will be required at interview if selected.  Employment will also be dependent on a negative Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check. 

We are always looking for great people to join our team and accept applications on an ongoing basis. 

We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.