About the Role
Be a steady presence when it matters most. Through meaningful connection, guidance and practical support, you’ll help children and youth navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and develop the confidence and life skills to shape what comes next.
Key Responsibilities
Client intake and conduct assessments; provide a therapeutic and safe environment for clients; maintain occupational health and safety standards; provide crisis intervention and harm reduction as needed; ensure compliance with policies, regulations and procedures; prepare shift reports noting observations on individual clients; complete incident reports for serious occurrences and accidents/injuries; maintain accurate records.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care/Worker, Social Service Work, Social Work, Psychology, Addictions and Mental Health, or a related social science, behavioural science or health-related discipline; previous social service experience is an asset; new graduates welcome; education and experience in harm reduction, overdose response and crisis intervention required (training provided); excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling; part-time or full-time scheduling; shift premium for night and weekend shifts; immigration process support where applicable; opportunity to work across multiple social service programs.
Schedule/Hours
On-call/casual; flexible hours; posting references part-time or full-time scheduling and night/weekend shifts. No specific number of weekly hours.
Required Certifications
Valid Police (Vulnerable Sector) Clearance; Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate; Harm Reduction Certificate; WHMIS Certificate; Occupational Health & Safety Awareness Certificate; Workplace Violence & Harassment Certificate; AODA Certificate.