About Us:

Oasis Youth Care Programs is a charitable organization with a Christian worldview committed to serving vulnerable and at-risk youth by providing transitional housing, life skills, and mentoring
Our mission is to empower homeless youth to overcome adversity, unlock their potential, and become catalysts for transformation in our community.
 

Job Summary:

We seek a passionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join our team and directly support vulnerable youth in a transitional housing setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing individualized care plans, promoting skill development and ensuring the safety and well-being of our program participants.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable youth populations, strong communication skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact on youths.

Responsibilities:

❖ Develop and maintain supportive relationships with at-risk youth, fostering trust, respect, and empathy.
❖ Implement individualized care plans and contribute to their ongoing development and evaluation.
❖ Support youth in daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, educational pursuits, and recreational activities.
❖ Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support and address each youth's unique needs.
❖ Encourage and support youth in achieving personal goals, developing life skills, and building resilience.
❖ Maintain accurate documentation of youth progress, incidents, and other relevant information.
❖ Ensure a clean, safe and inclusive environment for all youth, following established policies and procedures.
❖ Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to youth development.
❖ Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
❖ Ensure the cleanliness and excellent maintenance of The Oasis House
❖ Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Manager.
 

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in social work, psychology, or a related field is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth in a professional role or volunteer capacity.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other professionals.
- Broad capacity to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of youth development principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction strategies.- Ability to establish trusting relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting employment.
- Satisfactory criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search

TO APPLY:
Please contact the Employment Specialist you are working with at Centre for Skills Development to express interest. 
OR
Non-registered applicants, please contact your nearest Centre for Skills Employment Services office to find out how to apply:
• Burlington: 905-333-3499 x 150
• Oakville: 905-333-3499 x 421
• Milton: 905-333-3499 x 459
• Mississauga: 905-333-3499 x 462 

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