Youth Justice Relief Worker

Job Description

Youth Justice Relief Worker 

Banyan Community Services is a community based non-profit organization with over forty years’ experience providing a wide range of innovative programs and services to help disadvantaged or at risk members of our community learn new skills, attitudes, and behaviours to help them build a better future.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply to the following position:

We are seeking Youth Justice Relief Workers to supervise and care for youth between the ages of 12 – 18, in a twenty-four (24) hour secure custodial youth justice facility for young offenders located in Hamilton/Niagara. Working under the framework of youth justice provides gained experience and opportunities in a team orientated, fast paced and dynamic environment.   Relief Workers will attend to the physical and emotional needs of youth in conflict with the law, through individual and group recreational and cognitive programming, mentorship, and advocacy on behalf of each youth.

Successful Candidates Must: 

• Diploma and/or Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and/or equivalency based on demonstrated training and experience as a Youth Worker in residential setting
• Have availability to work on-call hours of work which regularly fall within normal business hours (24×7 operations); evening, weekend, rotational shifts and holiday hours may be required based on operational needs
• Provide and maintain an acceptable Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Record and Health Assessment
• A valid Class G driver’s license with a proven acceptable driving record

Position Responsibilities: 

• Supervision and Care of Youth (Resident)
• Carrying Out Therapeutic Programming
• Maintaining Safety and Security of Building and Equipment
• Liaise with Internal/External Team Members, Community Agencies including Police, Court and Probation Services, Support Services, and Volunteers.
• Completing Assigned Administrative Duties

Please visit our website www.banyancommunityservices.org to view a comprehensive job description for this role.

Banyan is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Banyan is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff.

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Human Resources department or hiring manager of the accommodation measures if required which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME AND LETTER OF INTEREST TO:

Human Resources

Banyan Community Services

688 Queensdale Avenue East, Suit 2B

Hamilton, ON  L8V 1M1

recruit@banyancs.org

(905) 549-9011 (fax)