CASUAL YJ WORKER

Job summary

Provide services to justice-involved youth aged 12 to 17 in a secure or open custody facility. Manage challenging situations, provide crisis intervention, and maintain accurate shift logs while adhering to agency policies.

Job details

ST. LAWRENCE YOUTH ASSOCIATION Has an immediate opening for Casual Youth Justice Worker Wage: $29.72 per hour plus 10% in lieu of benefits. START DATE: Immediate HOURS: Shifts include rotational day, evening and night shifts as required. Positions will work at Sundance (Amherstview) and Beacon Harbour (Kingston) per operational requirements. SALARY: Starting at $29.72 per hour Purpose Bring your knowledge and experience to St. Lawrence Youth Association, (SLYA) to work with justice involved youth. Under the general direction and supervision of the Custody Services Supervisor and Manager, you will provide services to justice involved youth, aged 12 to 17 years in a secure or open custody facility. This role requires a strong presence and assertive communication, while leading through example in difficult situations in a manner suited to culture, gender and developmental needs. Mandatory requirements: Valid Province of Ontario ‘G’ Driver’s License Criminal reference check that is declared suitable for broad record check Current First Aid/CPR- Certificate Successful candidate will be required to provide a physician’s note indicating their fitness to work as per the job description Mandatory to work 72 hours in a three month period Bilingualism and volunteer experience is an asset Duties/Responsibilities: Communication/Teamwork * Experience/education to fulfil the role of Youth Justice Worker * Verbal communication to liaise with staff and clients to support * Written communication skills for completion of shift logbook including accuracy, inclusivity and completion prior to sign off, ensuring proper procedures are followed. Ensure Policies and procedures are being followed * Teamwork is modelled in all areas of the agency. * Supports the goals and objectives of the SLYA and aligns with its mission, vision, values and principles. * To provide consistency of program application, adherence to agency policy and procedures, legislative requirements, and mandated compliance * Manage challenging situations and provide crisis intervention Technical * Ability to apply trauma informed care principles, demonstrating knowledge/experience of crisis intervention techniques * Health and Safety, ensure safety and security for staff and clients * Ability to interpret and apply SLYA policies and procedures * Computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office EDUCATION: Proof of Education Diploma/Degree/Certificate in relevant field of study and/or 3 years experience LOCATION: Amherstview/Kingston Please apply in writing with a cover letter outlining your experience with the Duties/Responsibilities and resume to: St Lawrence Youth Association 817 Division Street Kingston, ON K7K 4C2 careersslya@slya.ca [careersslya@slya.ca] or you can apply through our website at https://www.slya.ca/employment By: October 1, 2026, midnight. St. Lawrence Youth Association is committed to fostering a barrier-free - accessible hiring process that ensures the inclusion of all qualified talents. We see diversity and inclusion as an integral part of our success and an important source of creativity to our company and to our entire economy. As part of this commitment, St. Lawrence Youth Association will ensure that persons, who self-identify as persons with disabilities/disabled people, are provided all possible accommodations in the job application or interview process unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. We encourage equity-seeking members of the designated groups and from all diverse backgrounds to apply and, to please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. Human Resources Manager St. Lawrence Youth Association

What you’ll do

Provide services to justice-involved youth aged 12 to 17 in a secure or open custody facility. Manage challenging situations, provide crisis intervention, and maintain accurate shift logs while adhering to agency policies.

Requirements

Requires a diploma, degree, or certificate in a relevant field or 3 years of experience. Must possess a valid Ontario G driver's license, current First Aid/CPR certification, and a clear criminal reference check.

Benefits

• 10% in lieu of benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Crisis intervention
• Trauma informed care
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Assertive communication
• Record keeping
• Health and safety
• Microsoft Office
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Economics
• Creativity
• Computer Literacy
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Assertiveness
• Data Recording
• Crisis Intervention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Trauma Informed Approaches

Job areas

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Casual Worker
• Social / Human Services Specialist
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other