C51 -Youth Support Worker ( Grid ; Part Time

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Day shift:
Sunday-Monday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Afternoon shift:
Sunday-Monday, 4:00pm-12:00am

Overnight shift:
Sunday-Monday, 12:00am-8:00am

Job Summary :

The primary role of a Youth Support Worker is to build trusting, supportive professional relationships with youth and young adults. This role works with a multidisciplinary team to support clients to help them reach their goals and transition to healthy, confident adults as per a pre-established plan of care. Working in the Youth & Young Adult (YAYA) Program, this role will provide youth and young adults with their basic and immediate needs, ensure their physical and emotional well-being and safety, support them with relapse prevention and treatment, and help them to transition back to the community when they may be ready.

Title:

Youth Support Worker

Number of Positions: 3

Competition Number: C51

Location:

Main Campus

Position Status:
Part Time

Reports to:

Program Manager

Compensation: $27.92 - $29.60

Shift Timing:

Day shift:
Sunday-Monday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Afternoon shift:
Sunday-Monday, 4:00pm-12:00am

Overnight shift:
Sunday-Monday, 12:00am-8:00am



Job Summary :

The primary role of a Youth Support Worker is to build trusting, supportive professional relationships with youth and young adults. This role works with a multidisciplinary team to support clients to help them reach their goals and transition to healthy, confident adults as per a pre-established plan of care. Working in the Youth & Young Adult (YAYA) Program, this role will provide youth and young adults with their basic and immediate needs, ensure their physical and emotional well-being and safety, support them with relapse prevention and treatment, and help them to transition back to the community when they may be ready.

Client Services:

• Welcome and orient youth/young adults accessing Phoenix services upon entry to the Program (i.e., introduce and explain services provided, facility tours, complete program orientation, etc.)
• Actively engage with and develop relationships with at-risk youth and young adults 17-24 years of age
• Coordinate youth meetings and activities, including recreation and life skills, individually and in consultation with the primary treatment providers
• Respond to and assist with the provision of clients’ immediate needs, including food, clothing, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Assist clients with the completion of instrumental daily activities, including household upkeep and community participation
• As per pre-established care plans, work collaboratively with other staff to assist youth in attaining short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation, based on inputs provided by the MHSU team.
• Assist youth with accessing external community supports and accompany them if needed
• Respond to any medical emergencies or potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, or substance use concerns using pre-established trauma-informed practice.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the residence, including laundry as needed
• Manage youth case files, including all relevant reporting and documentation
• Attend all training and meetings as directed by your manager
• Complete room searches and room cleans upon client discharging from program
• Monitor site security and respond to safety concerns, including access to/from the residence, keeping track of clients’ whereabouts, etc.
• Complete critical incident reports as per policy
• Other duties as required

• Grade 12
• Certificate in Community Social Service or equivalent
• Recent, related experience of one year providing community social services to youth and young adults and working with youth and young adult populations, substance use services, mental health,…