Shelter Worker

Position: Shelter Worker - Full-time
About Our Opportunity   These salaried positions will serve homeless youth aged 19 to 24 in accessing a temporary 12-bed shelter offered within Directions Youth Service Centre. This  overnight position  works to promote safer, healthier alternatives and, where possible, to assist in the transition of youth from the street to residences and provide referral information where possible to clients. The position will consist of working with a variety of at-risk and homeless youth struggling with addiction, including those with
intellectual, emotional/social challenges and concurrent disorders. This position reports to the Assistant Manager.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate life work balance
Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff
* entitlement increases from there
Three paid household leave days a year
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
Five paid days for education leave/year
One paid Moving Day/year
Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
Milestone celebrations
On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
Safe and Respectful Work Environment
Opportunities for Growth
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity
Health and Wellness Resources:
A comprehensive health and dental benefits plan to support your health and well-being
Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long Term Disability Plan
Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8:30 pm - 5:30 am ( Overnight shifts )  Salary:  Grade 7 ranges from $25.01/hour to $27.81/hour (with a $2.00 per hour shift premium added to wages for overnight hours worked)
Posting End Date:  Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed?
Education, Training, Experience
Two years’ post-secondary course/diploma in social work or youth care/certificate in related field
Food Safe Certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset
Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in support of homeless/marginalized youth
A combination of education and experience may be considered
Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to   Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low income and marginalized youth
Knowledge of substance misuse, adolescent development and the problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavioral management
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing, and basic computer literacy
Ability to work independently and a part of a team
Additional Requirements   Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.  We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
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