Casual/Relief Youth Worker – Weekend Availability Priority

Huron House Boys’ Home

Bright’s Grove, Ontario

Job Type: Casual / Relief

Union: OPSEU Local 145

Pay: $21.58 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Schedule: Primarily weekends; variable hours based on operational needs

Work Location: In person

About Huron House

Huron House Boys’ Home, operated by Youth Services of Lambton County Inc., provides 24/7 out-of-home care and support in a structured, relationship-based environment.

We are currently expanding our Casual/Relief Youth Worker team with a specific focus on individuals who can provide reliable and consistent weekend availability.

If you are available on Saturdays and Sundays and want meaningful work supporting youth, this may be an excellent fit.

This recruitment is specifically intended to strengthen our pool of staff who are consistently available for:

- Saturday day and afternoon/evening shifts
- Sunday day and afternoon/evening shifts
- Friday evening shifts where available
- occasional weekend overnight coverage
- vacation, illness and other weekend staffing needs

Applicants do not need to be available every weekend, but regular and dependable weekend availability is an important requirement for this recruitment. This posting is for existing Casual/Relief Youth Worker vacancies.

The Role- What You’ll Do

Responsibilities include:

- providing direct care, supervision and relational support to youth;
- building respectful and professional relationships;
- supporting daily routines, recreation, education, life skills and community activities;
- implementing current Plans of Care, Safety Plans and approved behaviour/regulation strategies;
- helping youth manage emotions, conflict and challenging situations safely;
- completing clear,



accurate and timely documentation;
- supporting transportation and community activities as assigned;
- observing and communicating changes in youth behaviour, health, safety or support needs;
- responding appropriately during incidents, crises and emergencies;
- working collaboratively with other members of the youth-support team;
- following Huron House policies, confidentiality requirements, professional boundaries and youth-rights expectations.

Who We’re Looking For -Solid candidates will demonstrate:

- reliable weekend availability;
- sound judgment and the ability to remain calm under pressure;
- strong professional boundaries;
- respectful and youth-centred communication;
- teamwork and accountability;
- strong written documentation skills;
- emotional regulation and conflict-management skills;
- willingness to follow individualized youth plans and staff direction;
- ability to accept coaching and feedback;
- reliability after accepting a scheduled shift.

Qualifications Applicants must be able to meet Huron House’s applicable direct-care qualification requirements. Relevant education may include a certificate, diploma or degree directly related to the work, such as:

- Child and Youth Care
- Social Service Work
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Behavioural Science
- Developmental Services
- Mental Health
- Recreation
- Education
- another related human-services field





Huron House may also consider applicants whose relevant experience and skills directly relate to the position, our program and the needs of the youth we serve, consistent with applicable qualification requirements. Students currently enrolled in an eligible related program may also be considered where regulatory supervision requirements can be met. Required Employment Conditions- Successful candidates must be able to meet applicable Huron House screening, credential and training requirements, including:

- satisfactory Broad-sector police screening;
- ongoing offence-declaration requirements;
- First Aid and CPR applicable to the role;
- required crisis-prevention, de-escalation and physical-intervention training and competency;
- applicable health-assessment / immunization requirements;
- valid Ontario driver’s licence;

How to Apply Please submit your resume through Indeed.

Employment Equity and Accommodation

Huron House / Youth Services of Lambton County Inc. is committed to a respectful and inclusive recruitment process.

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants requiring accommodation may identify their needs when contacted.

Ontario Public Job Posting Disclosure

This posting is for existing vacancies.

Huron House does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Pay: $21.58 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Are you regularly available to work Weekends

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual/Relief Youth Worker – Weekend Availability (Brights Grove)
🏢 Huron House Boys' Home
📍 Brights Grove