Wesley Group

Child and Youth Engagement Worker (12-17)

Halton Region, Ontario · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$17kDetected 21 days ago

About the role

Child and Youth Engagement Worker (12-17) Posting #: 4308 Posting Date: May 21, 2026 Posting Closing: June 30, 2026 Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization.
We're committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance.

Actively support families with access to subsidy, childcare, enrolment into school and other appropriate children and youth supports
Attend team meetings regularly to collaborate on program development and communication.
Will support families post shelter for up to 3 months in their new homes to ensure supports and connections are in place (ie., enrolled in new school)
Dynamic engager with experience establishing trusting relationships and developing ongoing and regular developmentally appropriate activities and supports with Children and Youth & their families;
Knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community supports and services including knowledge of and how to access: childcare, Subsidy, Early On Child & Family programs, before and after school care, youth supports including recreation, counselling, etc.

Registered Early Childhood Educator, Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker Diploma or degree in a related field.
Must have a minimum of 1 year working with 12-17-year-olds;
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs, identities and cultural backgrounds of families in a shelter setting;
Knowledge and a clear understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma of the Indigenous people of Turtle Island;
Strong communicator and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and effectively with a range of service providers across a range of settings and services;
Knowledge and skill in planning and delivering group and individual programs and workshops that are age and stage appropriate, flexibly adaptive and inclusive;
Enter and maintain accurate and complete service data as required, in a timely manner

Actively engage and support Children and youth (and their families), 0-6, 7-12 and 13-17 within the family shelter with ongoing, regular and flexible, age and developmentally appropriate activities and supports.
Ability to work flexible hours (days, afternoons, evenings) including one weekend day/week (Tu esday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday) with some flexibility.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team;

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