Support Worker

Position Overview (Job #: 037 - 160726)

Compensation: $28.67/hour; plus paid vacation time off and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Strathroy, ON

Site: Hull

Schedule: 16-32 hrs/week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Apply by: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting overnight.

• Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth

• Creating and providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth

• Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crises by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills

• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

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Qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Worker (CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.

• Please Note: Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements for this position.

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support

• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team

• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job

• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication

• Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively with the team and independently as necessary

• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries

• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

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Requirements:

• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record

• Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Broad Record Check

• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position

• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

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