Title: Youth Support Worker
Number of Positions: 3
Competition Number: C50
Location: Main Campus
Position Status: Full Time
Reports to: Program Manager
Compensation: $27.92 - $29.60
Shift Timing:
Day shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Afternoon shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-12:00am
Overnight shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 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.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to teach.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALITY OF WORKHIGH DEGREE OF RELEVANT AND CURRENT JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLCONSISTENTLY PRODUCES ACCURATE, THOROUGH, HIGH-QUALITY WORK IN A TIMELY MANNERBUILDS AND PROMOTES A CULTURE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACEIMPLEMENTS AND ENFORCES BEST PRACTICES IN HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN THE WORKPLACEJUDGEMENT & DECISION-MAKING

• Models independent thinking and creativity

• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills

• Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
• Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing

• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
• Listens to and considers others’ views

Personal Leadership
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Models the organization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices

• Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
• Takes responsibility for personal actions, performance, and health
• Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready to work

Teamwork & Collaboration
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Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success

• Champions positive working relationships with staff and external partners
• Supports an environment of openness and champions teamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success

Salary for this role is between $27.92 - $29.60 per hour.

Please refer the Job description for details