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Youth Worker

@ William W. Creighton Youth Services

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Kenora, Ontario

Temporary
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Overview

William W. Creighton Youth Services is hiring a full-time temporary Youth Worker from about February 3, 2026 to August 3, 2027, with the end date possibly changing depending on the regular incumbent's leave. The work involves supporting and supervising adolescents, including crisis intervention and group management. The posting states shift work and a salary set by the collective agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and support adolescents in youth services settings
  • Confront youth in a consistent and constructive manner
  • Control and stimulate groups of adolescents
  • Implement crisis intervention strategies

Requirements summary:

  • Child and Youth Worker diploma preferred
  • Alternate social services, behavioural or related diploma or degree considered
  • Awareness of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
  • Above average verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Valid Ontario driver's licence and current First Aid certificate
  • Ability to work shift work
Source and dates

Source type not verified · ontario-employment

Employer posting date
2026-01-13
First seen by our source
2026-11-11
Source record updated
2026-11-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid certificate
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyChild and Youth Worker, Social Services Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Police Foundations

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Job description

POSITION STATUS:

This is a full time temporary vacancy to begin approximately on February 3rd 2026 until approximately August 3, 2027. This vacancy may be terminated early if the regular incumbent returns or it may be extended if the regular incumbent’s leave of absence is extended.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED: Child and Youth Worker Diploma from an accredited College or University.

Candidates with alternate qualifications may also be considered:

H.B.S.W., B.S.W., B.A. Sociology or Psychology, Onajigawin Indigenous Services Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Developmental Service Worker Diploma, Police Foundations, Early Childhood Education Diploma, or a related post-secondary diploma may be considered.

SKILLS:

  • Applicants must have an awareness of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated ability in the following:
    • Above average verbal skills;
    • Ability to confront youth in a consistent and constructive manner;
    • Above average interpersonal skills;
    • Ability to control and stimulate groups of adolescents
  • Possession of a valid Ontario Drivers License and current First Aid Certificate;
  • Applicants must be able to work shift work.
  • Applicants must be able to implement Crisis Intervention strategies

SALARY: As per Collective Agreement

APPLY BY EMAIL TO

Casandra De Amicis, Organizational Development Lead

[email protected]

William W Creighton Youth Services is committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are responsible to ensure their updated resume and cover letter is received on or before the posted closing date quoting: FILE #01-12-2026

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