Children and Youth Worker
Schedule
Full-time position (35 hours per week) for a 14-month contract ending December 31st, 2027
Salary
$56,099 to $68,960
Location
1980 Ogilvie Rd Suite 215, Gloucester, ON K1J 9L3
Nature of the work
As the Children and Youth Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring direct services, such as school groups, one-on-one counselling, parenting support, identification, and response to needs, are offered to youth aged 6 -21 years and their families. They will function as a member of the Family and Community team and multi-service Centre and liaise with the community as required.
Responsibilities
- Assessing clients’ needs in both French and English.
- Dealing with clients with complaints, cancellations or problems concerning different Children and Youth services and escalating as necessary.
- Making recommendations for expansion/change of the program.
- Referring clients to the appropriate services within and outside of the Centre and playing an advocacy role where appropriate.
- Mobilizing and coordinating appropriate resources to respond to the needs of clients.
- Participate in the design and implementation of service delivery programs to meet the identified needs of clients.
- Provide information and advocacy on behalf of clients to ensure that the clients receive community services.
- Respond to and take appropriate action for emergencies.
- Occasionally represent the Centre by engaging in public speaking at the various agencies as appropriate.
- Ensuring coordination of resources and services are available to clients and their families.
- Maintaining visibility of programs through the use of the media and other appropriate sources.
- Establishing and maintaining regular contact with community partners and the community.
- Designing appropriate forms and systems for implementing the program.
- Develop and maintain Program procedures, processes and forms.
- Receiving and making referrals to ensure integration of services.
- Actively participate in center-wide activities and committees to promote and sustain the successful operations of the center.
What we would like to find in you
- BSW, university degree in another related discipline or diploma in social work with relevant experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in youth-related programming.
- Experience in a social service setting.
- Fluency in oral and written communication in English and French. French language skills are mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-service team.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to maintain high-quality, client-centred services through superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must submit and maintain a favourable criminal reference check.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and have access to a motor vehicle.
- Knowledge of Gloucester and the area is an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues facing youth.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources.
- Ability to provide clients with a welcoming, compassionate, and safe environment.
- Employees must be available to work at either EORC location, depending on program and organizational requirements.
- Knowledge of MS Office Applications, and experience working within a Client Information Management System.
To Apply
You have until November 3, 2026, to apply here.