Youth Worker

Organization Overview

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention, shelter, and community partnerships – fostering healing, growth, and lasting housing stability. Our vision is to ensure every youth has a safe, stable place to live.

• Paid Time off
• Casual Dress
• In office parking
• Training and education allowance
• 100% employer paid benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Opportunities for Growth!

We are searching for an energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Youth Worker that will work out of one of our Emergency Youth Shelters located in Mississauga. The Youth Worker role is a fundamental role at Our Place Peel to support the youth within the housing first framework that is strength-based and trauma-informed.

• Overnight Youth Workers (11:00 PM – 9:00 AM)
• Days ( 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Evenings (3:30 PM – 11:30 PM)
• Relief (minimum 4 shifts per month)

Summary of responsibilities and duties for the Youth Worker.

• 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 to youth coming to the shelter
• Form professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth
• Assist youth in daily routines including cooking, cleaning and life skills development
• Complete intakes, answer phones, and monitor 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
• Enter client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports
• Support in facilitating the weekly resident meetings

• 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 an asset
• Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices 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 that meets the standards of Our Place Peel
• Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location

If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion for supporting youth, please send your updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now". We thank all applicants for their interest in Our Place Peel. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees!

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Job Type: Full-Time, Unionized Role
Vacancy:
Current Opening
Address: 7040 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga