Youth Worker (MIDNIGHT/OVERNIGHT)
Semi-Sleep
The overnight semi-sleep shift allows staff members a period of time over the course of the shift to sleep while maintaining the ability to respond to house and client needs as they arise.
Home Horizon Georgian Triangle Residential Services is a not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to transforming the lives of youth at risk of homelessness by providing them with the opportunity to rebuild their lives and achieve their full potential. These youth are in the process of transitioning into adulthood, and due to challenging circumstances, may not yet have acquired the health, personal, social, and life skills that make independent living possible.
At the Barbara Weider House (BWH), we take care of youth’s immediate needs and offer them the chance to change their lives. BWH bridges the identified critical gap between emergency shelter and independent living for youth aged 16-24. The Barbara Weider House offers a place of safety and hope for homeless youth. Our services addresses the needs of youth in crisis and provide the support to help them gain confidence in adolescence and focus on their education and employment possibilities.
Home Horizon is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of its clients as we are a youth residential program that is staffed 24/7. The overnight, semi sleep shift is vital to the efficiency of the organization by helping to ensure operations continue unimpaired. Maintaining the daily functions of the residential program with basic household duties, overnight monitoring/surveillance, providing care and/or crisis intervention as needed, is a fundamental part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients.
The overnight, semi-sleep shift allows staff members a period of time over the course of the shift to sleep while maintaining the ability to respond to house and client needs as they arise.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Understand and adhere to Home Horizons Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
- Complete necessary documentation in accordance with Home Horizon Policies and Procedures while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Protect self and others by maintaining a safe and predictable environment through the establishment of routines, emergency procedures, safe management, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Participate in mandatory training workshops and team meetings while promoting professional conduct.
- Communicate and document any change in the status or needs of individual clients while maintaining positive and effective relationships with clients and their families.
- Support and follow individual resident plans as outlined by Residential Case Workers.
- Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of youth, aged 16-24, experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
- Develop and maintain supportive relationships with youth living within the transition house.
- Household duties such as (but not limited to) light and deep cleaning, taking out the trash, recycling and green bins, assisting with night and morning routines, providing therapeutic interventions, assisting with school.
- Administrative duties, which include reading and writing daily shift notes, incident reports, medication logs etc.
- Ensure adherence to and role model Home Horizon principles and core values.
- Assist youth with practical resources including food, clothing, transportation, start-up kits, groceries, first aid, computer access/support, assistance filling out forms and applications.
- Assist youth in finding employment, educational programs, housing etc. through web search and posting to bulletin board.
- Address serious behaviour, mental health, emotional, and addictions issues through defusing/managing critical incidents, supportive relationships, and referrals to or community service providers, or calling emergency services if required.
- Assist youth in identifying community support networks including: medical, legal, addictions, therapeutic, mental health, social recreational service providers.
- Ensure information regarding service delivery is entered into the client information database by the end of each shift.
- Participate in daily shift changes.
- Clean, search, and remake resident rooms at discharge.
- Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness of the residence including keeping work space tidy, laundering of soiled linens and clothes, and assist clients with their chores.
- Other duties that may arise as reasonable in the operation of a residential service environment.
Qualifications
Optimal qualification includes the completion of a Diploma or Degree in Youth Care or other human services including, social service worker, drug and alcohol counselor, mental /developmental health or related fields. Minimum qualifications for this position are an equivalent combination of education and experience in related field and between two (2) to five (5) years of job-related work experience.
Must have a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
Personal Attributes
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, diplomacy, coaching, conflict resolution and de-escalation.
· Strong interpersonal skills including self awareness, tact, problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong understanding of boundaries with clients.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Computer proficiency; calendars, Microsoft Windows operating systems, MS Office applications.
- Excellent organizational and supervisory skills; ability to work within a high stress environment.
· Excellent organizational capabilities with the ability to keep staff and team members focused on immediate needs.
· Possesses both strategic vision and tactical skills – able to see the broader implications of day-to-day activities.
Assets
· Bilingual French/English
· Experience working with a diverse population
· Understanding of First Nation, Metis and Inuit cultures, traditions and historical factors.
· Non-violent crisis intervention certificate
· First aid certificate – preferred Standard First Aid – CPR C - AED
Working Conditions
· Valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle.
· Must be able to work 11pm to 7am.
· Shifts include stat holidays.
· Starting wage $25.60 per hour.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
