Canada Job Openings
Wesley
Relief Youth Worker – Youth Centres
Hamilton
October 10, 2024
Posting #: 3899 Posting Date: 09/19/2024 Posting Closing: indefinite
Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.
We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.
All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.
Are you the one we’re looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Relief Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.
The Relief Youth Worker provides in-person programming at two locations - creating a safe, engaging environment for youth ages 13-18. Programming includes social and recreational programming (primarily basketball), homework support, and referrals, fostering improved youth outcomes and a better sense of community. We are seeking a candidate with flexible availability.
This position is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay is $18.66 per hour. This position could entail working evening hours – specifically Monday to Friday, 5:45pm to 9:15pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for youth ages 13-18.
- Work in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers team, connecting youth to further supports in the community.
- Encourage participation from youth in activities that interest them.
- Be an active participant, engaged, and role modelling positive behaviours for youth.
- Participate fully in staff supervision and in-service meetings as required.
- Be responsible for statistics, reports, etc. as required.
- Follow agency and program policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with youth, both in-person, and virtually as needed.
- Actively supporting and education participants in the program to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
- Support in the further development of the program in partnership with the youth, program staff, and Program Manager.
What you will bring:
- Graduate of Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or Recreation and Leisure diploma or a diploma/degree from a related discipline is preferred.
- Minimum one year experience working with youth 13-18.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with a multicultural community.
- Good communication skills
- Staff with the ability to speak Arabic, or Somali would be an asset.
Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…
- A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
- A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
- Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:
- Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
- From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings
Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.
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