Develop and execute programs addressing youth issues such as poverty and food insecurity while improving physical and mental wellness. Supervise youth in various settings, facilitate social interactions, and collaborate with community partners to improve health outcomes.
Requirements summary
Preference for a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human-service field. Requires a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, a Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test, and experience working with diverse youth populations.
The role of Youth Wellness Worker (YWW) will contribute to the development and execution of programs that address issues youth face such as poverty, food insecurity, bullying, self image issues, etc.
The Worker will work in collaboration with the afterschool program Co-ordinator.
This YWW will play a key role in improving access to supports and strategies to increase overall physical and mental wellness.
The YWW will help to develop and implement new meal and snack planning with the participants.
They will take the lead with 196+ program for grade 9 students and foster an environment where participants can mentor younger peers.
They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and will continuously seek improvement of the programs through different partnerships and collaborations.
Key responsibilities
Supervise youth (grades 6-9) in groups and individually in person (virtually as required)
Work with youth in various settings including the kitchen setting to promote independence, self-confidence, and comprehension using hands-on activities, both one-to-one and as a group
Escort youth to different locations within the building and on community excursions
Help youth to engage in social interaction with peers
Help youth to learn appropriate social behaviors and to be accountable for their decisions
Create a safe and supportive space for participants
Liaise with community resources and partners to improve health outcomes for youth
Maintain program statics
Establish an environment to sustain interest and promote positive interactions between participants
Teach youth the importance of following rules and regulations and sharing a common space
Work with youth to plan, carryout activities
Teach participants the fundamentals of self-care and coping strategies
Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards
Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
Identify Child Welfare concerns and report these concerns to the Program Manager and the appropriate community agencies as required by the Child and Family Services Act.
Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality.
Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to clients
Qualifications
Preference for a Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or a related human-service field
The ability to work with and relate to youth of diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to think creatively to engage participants
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills
Experience working with people using a strength-based approach
Knowledge and understanding of Community Youth Services
Experience with Community/social services sector
Ability to mediate and resolve conflict
Hours of work
22.5 weekly with potential for additional hours to cover sick and vacation
Primarily afterschool hours, with additional availability required on weekends, PA Days, and during summer camp periods.
Requirements
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
Compensation
• Hourly wage starts at $23.43
At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications
from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented
cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+
communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness,
mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted,
please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and
equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review.
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