AddressOrganization Overview:
Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.
Our Transitional Housing services meet the immediate and ongoing needs of youth residing in our transitional house through programs and services that will lead toward self-sufficiency, community integration, and the development of the skills required to help them successfully secure and maintain housing and independent living.
What We Can Offer You:
- Paid Time off
- Casual Dress
- On-site parking
- Training and Education allowance
- 100% employer paid benefits
- Wellness program
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Opportunities for Growth!
Role Overview:
- Empower and guide youth towards self-sufficiency by helping them access Employment and Educational opportunities.
- Provide 1:1 support to support skills development as it relates to employability and Educational attainment.
- Enhance partnerships with Employment and Education community support services to ensure success of the program.
- Assist youth in accessing employment resources, educational programs, and vocational training opportunities.
- Advocate on behalf of youth within the community to promote inclusion in educational and employment opportunities.
- A role model in promoting a healthy and safe environment, while maintaining process, procedure and policies for all safety requirements and emergency procedures.
- Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
- Participate on committees and task forces as required with other agencies addressing issues facing youth.
- Ensure that professional standards are maintained as related to client documentation and case management.
- Foster a positive and supportive working environment.
- All other duties as required in the successful management of program operations while partnering with all stakeholders in support of organizational success.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Social Services or in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- 3-4 years of experience along with 1-year supervisory experience working within the social service sector, preferably in a shelter/residential setting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community.
- Flexibility to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation, while supporting an on-call rotation.
- Knowledge of resources and supports for youth and exposure to Region of Peel resources.
- Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies.
- Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework.
- A valid Ontario's full G Driver's Licence is required, with a clean driver's abstract. A $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is also mandatory.
- Valid CPI and/or UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications.
- Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.
How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion for supporting youth, please send your updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now". We thank all applicants for their interest in Our Place Peel. We thank everyone that applies. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request.
We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees!
DISCLAIMER
This job posting is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Location: 5 Rutherford Rd S Brampton, ON L6W 3J3
