Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Children’s Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Child + Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Youth & Justice Services Unit- Existing Vacancy

Union House Residence

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WORKER Ref. #: 2026-08

Casual, Hourly

-Variety of shifts available, including day, evening, and occasional overnight awake shift

-hours based on program need

Wage Rate: Step 1 $20.71 - Step 2 $23.30 - Step 3 $25.89

Union House provides a safe and nurturing living environment, along with life skills coaching and supportive counselling for at risk youth ages 15-17. Offering cutting-edge, strength-based programming, employees work alongside residents as they develop their skills and grow towards a successful transition to independence.

Responsibilities:

· Provide supportive counselling and life skills coaching to youth in an out-of-home care setting

· Function as a team member in the development, implementation,



and evaluation of individualized program plans

· Supervise and support residents in daily routines.

Qualifications

· Relevant community college diploma or degree in social services

· Experience working with youth in an out-of-home care setting preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to perform duties both independently and as part of a team

· Proficient in Office 365

· Broad Sector Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check & Vulnerable Sector Record Check), Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release

· Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.

Applicants are welcome to email the Youth & Justice Services Manager, Kathy Gammon, [email protected] for more information about this position, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.

Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to [email protected] by September 8th, 2026 to:

Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Pay: $20.71-$25.89 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Simcoe, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:
- Group home: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Residential Services Worker - Union House (Simcoe)
🏢 Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
📍 Simcoe