Part-Time Youth Wellness Worker
About the role
JOB POSTING
Community Services
Youth Program
Youth Wellness Worker
Part-Time, Permanent
1 Position
Wage $23.42 per hour
Monday- Friday Afterschool 2:00pm
Posting No. MS0602
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of Youth Wellness Worker (YWW) will contribute to the development and execution of programs that address issues youth face such as poverty, food insecurity, bullying, self image issues, etc. The Worker will work in collaboration with the afterschool program Co-ordinator. This YWW will play a key role in improving access to supports and strategies to increase overall physical and mental wellness. The YWW will help to develop and implement new meal and snack planning with the participants. They will take the lead with 196+ program for grade 9 students and foster an environment where participants can mentor younger peers. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and will continuously seek improvement of the programs through different partnerships and collaborations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise youth (grades 6-9) in groups and individually in person (virtually as required)
- Work with youth in various settings including the kitchen setting to promote independence, self-confidence, and comprehension using hands-on activities, both one-to-one and as a group
- Escort youth to different locations within the building and on community excursions
- Help youth to engage in social interaction with peers
- Help youth to learn appropriate social behaviors and to be accountable for their decisions
- Create a safe and supportive space for participants
- Liaise with community resources and partners to improve health outcomes for youth
- Maintain program statics
- Establish an environment to sustain interest and promote positive interactions between participants
- Teach youth the importance of following rules and regulations and sharing a common space
- Work with youth to plan, carryout activities
- Teach participants the fundamentals of self-care and coping strategies
- Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards
- Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Identify Child Welfare concerns and report these concerns to the Program Manager and the appropriate community agencies as required by the Child and Family Services Act.
- Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality.
- Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preference for a Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or a related human-service field
- The ability to work with and relate to youth of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively to engage participants
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills
- Experience working with people using a strength-based approach
- Knowledge and understanding of Community Youth Services
- Experience with Community/social services sector
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflict
HOURS OF WORK:
- Minimum of 20 hours per week, however, some weeks hours may increase based on program needs
- Monday -Friday 2:00pm- 6:00pm (some Saturdays)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage starts at $23.42
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on September 11, 2025, to:
Ana Baracaldo, Admin Assistant, Community Services and Outreach
Mission Services of Hamilton
Email to abaracaldo@mission-services.com
At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications
from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented
cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+
communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness,
mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted,
please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and
equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
Monday- Friday 2:00pm- 6:00pm (some Saturdays)
Minimum of 20 hours per week, however, some weeks hours may increase based on program needs
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.
Part-Time Youth Wellness Worker
About the role
JOB POSTING
Community Services
Youth Program
Youth Wellness Worker
Part-Time, Permanent
1 Position
Wage $23.42 per hour
Monday- Friday Afterschool 2:00pm
Posting No. MS0602
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of Youth Wellness Worker (YWW) will contribute to the development and execution of programs that address issues youth face such as poverty, food insecurity, bullying, self image issues, etc. The Worker will work in collaboration with the afterschool program Co-ordinator. This YWW will play a key role in improving access to supports and strategies to increase overall physical and mental wellness. The YWW will help to develop and implement new meal and snack planning with the participants. They will take the lead with 196+ program for grade 9 students and foster an environment where participants can mentor younger peers. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and will continuously seek improvement of the programs through different partnerships and collaborations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise youth (grades 6-9) in groups and individually in person (virtually as required)
- Work with youth in various settings including the kitchen setting to promote independence, self-confidence, and comprehension using hands-on activities, both one-to-one and as a group
- Escort youth to different locations within the building and on community excursions
- Help youth to engage in social interaction with peers
- Help youth to learn appropriate social behaviors and to be accountable for their decisions
- Create a safe and supportive space for participants
- Liaise with community resources and partners to improve health outcomes for youth
- Maintain program statics
- Establish an environment to sustain interest and promote positive interactions between participants
- Teach youth the importance of following rules and regulations and sharing a common space
- Work with youth to plan, carryout activities
- Teach participants the fundamentals of self-care and coping strategies
- Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards
- Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Identify Child Welfare concerns and report these concerns to the Program Manager and the appropriate community agencies as required by the Child and Family Services Act.
- Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality.
- Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preference for a Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or a related human-service field
- The ability to work with and relate to youth of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively to engage participants
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills
- Experience working with people using a strength-based approach
- Knowledge and understanding of Community Youth Services
- Experience with Community/social services sector
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflict
HOURS OF WORK:
- Minimum of 20 hours per week, however, some weeks hours may increase based on program needs
- Monday -Friday 2:00pm- 6:00pm (some Saturdays)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage starts at $23.42
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on September 11, 2025, to:
Ana Baracaldo, Admin Assistant, Community Services and Outreach
Mission Services of Hamilton
Email to abaracaldo@mission-services.com
At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications
from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented
cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+
communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness,
mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted,
please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and
equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
Monday- Friday 2:00pm- 6:00pm (some Saturdays)
Minimum of 20 hours per week, however, some weeks hours may increase based on program needs
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.