Youth Worker, Wesley Youth Housing

Youth Worker, Wesley Youth Housing

Posting #: 4259 Posting Date:  Feb 9, 2025, Posting Closing: March 9, 2026

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Youth Worker is an integral part of the Wesley Youth Housing Family. With youth engagement, safety, programming and wellness on the brain, youth workers support young people and the team to ensure that youth are reaching their full potential and have access to all necessary supports and resources!

This is a temporary full-time, unionized position ending December 31, 2026.  The position is 40 hours per week, with scheduled hours of work Wednesday - Sundays 11pm – 7am (Overnight shifts).  The rate of pay for this position is $20.50 per hour plus a 50-cent night shift premium.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish a positive rapport with youth by being friendly, non-judgmental, non-intrusive, and approachable.

Oversee the 19-unit program and residents, handling issues that may arise.

Engage youth in a meaningful way providing Counseling, Case Management services, information, support and advocacy.

Ensure safety of team and safety of all program participants, including the entry to program.

Facilitate and/or organize groups for youth

Complete household cleaning responsibilities as required.

Participate in staff development and team meetings

Complete statistics, client files, daily log, and other administrative documentation, as required.

Maintain an awareness of other social service agencies in the Hamilton Region and a working knowledge of the legislation that affects the target population of the program.

Ensure accurate and appropriate case co-ordination is offered and that accurate/updated client files are maintained and that challenging cases/concerns are raised at unit meetings, with Manager and/or with case conferencing always with appropriate disclosures on file and legislation adhered to.

What you will bring:

Minimum of C.Y.W. or S.S.W. diploma.

At least one years’ experience working with street involved/homeless youth.

Experience in group facilitation and/or coordinating group activities.

Non-violent crisis intervention, 1st aid/CPR training, and ASIST certification

Commitment to flexible work schedule which includes overnight and weekend hours.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute

A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!

Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/

From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.