Community Resource Centre; CRC Youth Support Worker

Rate of Pay:

$22.49 - $27.10 per hour. Starting salary determined by experience, qualifications, internal equity and market conditions.

The posting is for an existing vacancy.

Sunday - Thursday, 11 am - 7 pm (40 hours/week).

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. Visit our website at

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - YOUTH SERVICES, NOTRE DAME HOUSE.

Good Shepherd Youth Services is committed to helping youth who may be struggling with poverty, family conflict, homelessness, mental health issues, abuse and. We inspire youth to dream, hope and achieve. We strengthen community by believing that no youth stands alone. Each year, Good Shepherd Youth Services helps thousands of youths through strength-based programs including personal counseling, life skills training and educational programs.

As the Community Resource Centre Youth Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting clients in housing readiness with a focus on stability support, landlord advocacy skill building, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, advocacy, social/recreational programming, life skills building (i.e.: cooking, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, etc.), providing referrals to community services and coordinated access, supporting the development of personalized counseling plans and maintaining a caseload.

• Case management with community youth accessing the Community Resource Centre.
• Creating, implementing and facilitating group programming.
• Coordinating and promoting the Community Resource Centre program calendar.
• Developing community partnerships.
• Maintaining daily statistics of youth accessing the Community Resource Centre.
• Displaying and maintaining current and relevant resource materials.
• Coordinating and overseeing community outings and events.
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.

• A post‑secondary education in social services such as Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker.
• Must have some experience working with youth; working in a leadership role; knowledge of and experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for children/youth under the Ministry Guidelines are a plus.
• Possess a working knowledge of issues related to gender‑based violence, trauma, homelessness, mental health and substance use.
• Work from a trauma‑informed, anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and feminist framework.
• Experience supporting the development of personalized counseling plans and maintaining a caseload is required.
• A proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and thinking creatively are required.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified.
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset.
• Have a strong understanding of harm reduction principles.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, good organization skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Committed to anti‑racist/anti‑oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.

• Be a part of a caring team that supports our local community.
• Support for continuing education and professional development.
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self‑care supports and employee/family assistance program (EAP).
• Positive and encouraging atmosphere.
• Make a difference and provide hope.
• Extended health benefits.

$22.49 - $27.10 per hour.

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.