youth worker

Title posted on indeed.com - Youth Worker (Full time)

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Employer details Kennedy House

Job details

*ABOUT US* Kennedy House (KH) is a not-for-profit organization with a long-standing dedication to providing exceptional personalized care for youth in the Greater Toronto Area for over 50 years. KH started with an initial family-like group home in 1971 and currently operates several residential and community-based programs, for marginalized and at-risk youth, including: * One residential home for young people in care; * Three homes for youth and young adults living with developmental disabilities; * A Day Treatment school program for youth struggling in the typical school setting; * Kennedy House Youth Centre, a secure custody facility for male youth experiencing conflict with the law; * Bailiff services to safely and securely transport youth experiencing conflict with the law; * Kennedy House After School Program for children aged 4-13 in underserved communities throughout Scarborough; and * Kennedy House Youth Shelter, for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness. KH works with youth to enable them to grow as individuals and contribute as members of the community. This is achieved by providing customized support and building trusting relationships. To learn more about our organization and the causes we support, we strongly encourage you to visit our website. *POSITION SUMMARY* Are you a university or college recent graduate or a seasoned security or correctional officer looking for a rewarding career in corrections? Look no further! Kennedy House is looking for dynamic, consultative, and results-driven professionals just like you to join our team in the role of Youth Workers (YW). There are currently a number of full-time male and female designated positions available at our Youth Centre in Ajax, Ontario. The KH - Youth Justice Division is a 24/7 secure custody/detention facility for male youth that have either been charged or currently awaiting sentencing of a serious crime committed in the community. A serious crime, is a crime that if committed by an adult a sentence of five years or more will be awarded. Reporting to the YW Supervisor(s) and indirectly to the Program Coordinator and Superintendent, the incumbent will provide services and supervision both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a 24/7 youth justice secure detention facility. The YW is responsible for the care and safety of the clients residing in the facility while performing a full range of duties related to the rehabilitation, supervision and reintegration of youth in the community, including participation in appropriate structured rehabilitative programs and services. The ideal candidates(s) must also enjoy working with people in a secure environment. *KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* * Participates in daily interactions, supervision and provision of services to address youths' emotional, clinical, educational, physical, family, spiritual, social, legal and cultural needs * Observes relationships among youth and recognize changes in individual and group dynamics * Models and reinforces positive interpersonal relationships * Implements appropriate behaviour management techniques to promote stability and effect change where necessary * Maintains required written records of all youth behaviours including all significant interaction with the youth * As part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributes knowledge, observations and assessments to develop and maintain case management and scheduling that provide appropriate programs and unit monitoring to improve outcomes for youth * Prepares documentation and maintains up to date and accurate files for assigned youth in keeping with case management expectations * Maintains security requirements of the Youth Centre such as key control, regular formal/informal counts, and appropriate searching of youth, their living areas, and Youth Centre property for irregularities affecting safety/security and take corrective action while adhering to established policies, procedures and protocols * Maintain