Specialized Roles:
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Support Worker, Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Support Services -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Support Worker, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Help homeless youth access shelter and referrals with Directions Youth Services, using communication, boundaries, and knowledge of substance misuse.
As a full-time Shelter Worker, you serve youth aged 19 to 24 at a temporary 12-bed shelter. This overnight position supports at-risk and homeless youth experiencing addiction, concurrent disorders, and intellectual or emotional and social challenges. You report to the Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide shelter support for youth aged 19 to 24
- Offer referral information to clients where possible
- Help youth transition from streets to residences
- Promote safer, healthier alternatives during overnight shifts
- Work with youth facing varied support challenges
- Two years’ relevant youth support experience required
- Post-secondary social work or youth care education
- Understanding of marginalized youth systemic issues
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Use youth care experience, clear communication, and referral skills to support overnight services at Directions Youth Services.
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