Role overview

Hours of work: Schedule that includes Monday to Friday - rotating shifts days and afternoons.

Rate of Pay: $23.28/hour - $28.05/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Notre Dame House

How You Will Make an Impact

We inspire youth to dream, hope and achieve. We strengthen community by believing that no youth stands alone. Each year, Good Shepherd Youth Services helps thousands of youths through strength-based programs including personal counseling, life skills training and educational programs.

Youth Services provides support to youth experiencing homelessness ages 16-21 as well as a 21-bed youth shelter, including youth who have ongoing contact or involvement with AS/CCAS/Probation/Youth Justice System/ AY/ADGS and other family counseling agencies. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of Clients living at Youth Services. Services to clients include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills teaching i.e.: cooking and linkages with other community services.

In this role you will be participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post-secondary education in social services such as Child and Youth Worker
A commitment to the mission values of hospitality, availability, quality, adaptability, responsibility and dignity
Must have some experience working with Youth
Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus
CPR certification or willingness to be certified
Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

What We Offer

Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
Make a difference and provide HOPE
Extended Health Benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

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