Youth Addiction Support Worker
Job Description
Youth Addiction Support Worker – Part-time
(Friday/Saturday – rotating nights)
$19.75/hr
If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you!
About Good Shepherd
The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Youth Services Program.
Why Work with Us?
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Part of a FAMILY
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGINGatmosphere
- EMPLOYEE AND FAMILYASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Wellness Program
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
Job Description
- Demonstrate a passion to the mission; values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity
- Primary goals are working in collaboration with community-based addiction workers in identifying youth who are impaired by drug/alcohol use, facilitating crisis intervention as required and facilitating both the short term and longer-term service needs of the youth served
- Develop positive relationships and provide knowledge based on education and experience working with transitional age, street-involved and homeless youth
Our Values
Hospitality, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd’s mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.
Hospitality embodies our Values of:
- Responsibility
- Availability
- Adaptability
- Quality
- Dignity
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 ex 2265.
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
Requirements & Prerequisites
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work/social services, concurrent addiction services or a related diploma is required
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience of working with transitional-aged youth, youth homelessness and substance use/abuse is required
- Experience working in a residential setting is an asset
- Fluency in French and/or another language(s) is also an asset
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Must be available to work every Friday and Saturday. Hours of work are will primarily rotate between 9pm to 4am and 4am to 12pm. The position will also require weekends as needed.
How To Apply
How Can I Apply???
Please apply with cover letter and resume quoting job number YS-72-22 to Norma Joaquim, Director Youth Services
youthservices@gsch.ca
*Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
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