Crisis Caseworker Youth

Use crisis support, sound judgment, and empathy to assist youth in housing through a permanent, full-time Caseworker position with JHSS.

The Caseworker supports participants under the Program Manager while navigating crisis situations and community connections. This position emphasizes stabilization, emotional support, professional communication, and client-centred relationships. Experience with homelessness, trauma, addiction, mental health, poverty, or child welfare is relevant to the work.

• Navigate crises using timely, accurate, and sound judgment
• Offer stabilization and incidental problem-solving support
• Provide emotional support during crisis situations
• Encourage self-help and non-violent problem-solving skills
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and community contacts

• Working knowledge of disadvantaged persons and socio-economic issues
• Understanding of Restorative Justice and Harm Reduction practices
• Ability to communicate professionally and write exceptional case notes
• Ability to work independently and varying shifts
• First Aid, CPR, ASIST, or crisis training considered an asset

Apply your crisis response, communication, and relationship-building abilities while supporting youth through housing and community services.