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About the Role

The Redwood Program is a 6-bed, gender-specific, structured, live-in program for young males involved in the justice system and living with mental health challenges. Part-Time/Relief Youth Workers support clients with their daily needs, including programming and household requirements. This program is staffed by at least two Youth Workers at all times.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
• Provide direct client care and supervision to clients in a congregate care setting.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Ensure the safety and security of residents.
• Liaise with families, professionals, and the community.
• Complete documentation and reports as required.
• Participate in the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work.
• Some relevant experience, preferably in congregate care child and youth work.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing clients.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Good administration and computer skills.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification.
• Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification.
• Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
• Ontario G driver’s license and comfort driving agency vehicle considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the youth justice sector considered an asset.
• Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strength-based relationship-based approach.
• Sensitivity to, and ability to work with, a diverse client and staff group.
• Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice and work from a client-centered, anti-racism, harm reduction, and trauma informed approach is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinants of health.
• Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities, including ethno-cultural and religious groups, LGBTQSS+ youth and youth adults, those impacted by poverty and those involved in youth justice.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Administration skills
• Computer skills
• Teamwork

Location

• Exclusively On-Site (Redwood Program)

Work Type

• Part-Time/Relief
• Shift work

Experience Level

• Some relevant experience

Education Level

• University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work

Salary/Compensations

• $24.54/hour

About the Company

• WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.
• A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.
• We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
• If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required.
• Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
• This public job posting uses AI-powered tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.