Reporting to the designated Supervisor, the Youth Support Worker (YSW) is primarily responsible to provide intensive and proactive services to youth who were in the care of Society under ESC or VYSA services and has now transitioned to RSG. The YSW facilitates groups, youth events, provides one to one support and crisis intervention, and assists with the youth’s transition to independence and leaving care.

The YSW provides fleixble and immediate assistance to RSG youth, which may include but not limited to; assistance with searching for housing, support to maintain housing, connection to community resources, support of daily living, attending appointments, etc.

The YSW is able to effectively engage with youth, families, support network, and community partners in a purposeful and collaborative manner. This position requires a strong orientation and flexibility to provide high quality services to youth. The YSW possess excellent communication, engagement and intepersonal skills. Problem solving is intergral to this role and YSW is able to manage difficult situations.

The YSW an expert in the areas of developmental practice and service provision in a child welfare context. This position focuses on supporting youth from age 18 up to 23 years old. The YSW will also support the youth in their connections with family, kin, cultural community, etc.

The YSW employs positive engagement strategies to assess and support the strengths and potential needs of the youth. Safety, wellbeing, and permanence are the priorities. Key milestones and outcomes are co-created with youth, families, support networks and community partners. Service response and provision is developed in adherence to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA),



Ministry standards and the policies and procedures of the Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex (CASLM).

QUALIFICATIONS

· Successful completion of a Child and Youth Worker diploma mandatory requirement

· Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required

· First Aid/ CPR Training an asset

· Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and CPIN

· Previous experience working with children, youth and families required

· Previous child welfare experience preferred

· Experience facilitating groups and life skills programming is an asset.

· Extensive knowledge of agency and community services and supports

· Experience with evidence-based practices designed to promote optimal development for youth including those at-risk and with special needs in the context of the family, the community and the lifespan

· Ability to establish relationships and engage in a collaborative and meaningful manner with others, such as youth, band representatives, families, care providers, kin, CASLM staff, and community partners.

· Solid ability to analyse information and apply problem solving skill and effective decision making

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure

· Ability to meet administrative requirements efficiently and effectively

· Excellent writing skills

· High tolerance for emotionally intensive work and cases

· Proven ability to work collaboratively across the agency, within the child welfare sector, and with community partners

· Bias for action, ability to work independently and strong critical thinking and negotiating skills

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Work, Outlook and CPIN

Pay: $64,272.00-$74,402.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth Worker (London)
🏢 Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex
📍 London