Resettlement Assistance Program Youth Worker

Resettlement Assistance Program Youth Worker, Newcomer & Employment Services

Posting #: 4271 Posting Date: 23 February. 2026 Posting Closing: 02 March 2026

Location: 467 Main Street East, Hamilton AND 19 Holiday Drive, Branford

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication, and food security in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford. We're committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team 

Are you the one we're looking for?

We seek a dynamic, highly motivated RAP Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

PURPOSE

The role of the RAP youth worker is to support newly arrived government-assisted refugee (GAR) youth during their stay at temporary accommodations in Hamilton and Brantford. The RAP youth worker collaborates closely with Wesley Youth Services, the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers teams in Hamilton and Brantford, and external youth-serving agencies to support and connect newly arrived government-assisted refugee (GAR) youth with essential services. Additionally, they work closely with Client Support Services to ensure a seamless transition to settlement services at Wesley.

This is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $23.93/ hour. The position is for 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Welcome, interact with, and support clients accessing the program and be available and approachable to address youths' needs as they arise.
2. Provide comprehensive and client-centred information and referrals regarding available community services and resources.
3. Coordinate and co-facilitate youth workshops in collaboration with internal and external partners.
4. Foster close collaboration and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues both within and outside the organization, including Wesley's Youth Services and Client Support Services, to ensure seamless service delivery and integration.
5. Engage in regular supervision and consultation with the Supervisor of the Resettlement Assistance Program.
6. Participate in team meetings with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers teams and settlement teams, actively identifying emerging issues, service gaps, and opportunities for collaboration to enhance community capacity.
7. Adhere to Wesley's policies and procedures.
8. Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions as required.
9. Perform other assigned duties as needed.

What you will bring:

1. Proficiency in a second language is required, particularly French, Amharic, Tigrynia, Turkish, Swahili, or Spanish.
2. Possession of a Social Service Worker diploma, Child and Youth Worker diploma, or equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of 3 years of relevant practical experience working with newcomer youth.
3. Familiar with the challenges and barriers diverse youth face, specifically challenges faced by newcomers to Canada, along with the capacity to engage youth and knowledge of motivating them.
4. Advanced computer skills required using the following programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe; any program
5. Excellent communication, organization, time management, and coordination skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to model Wesley's mission, vision, and
7. Proven ability to work effectively with newcomer clients from diverse cultural
8. Extensive knowledge of community programs, services, and resources; specific knowledge of the  settlement  services  and  integration  process
9. Available to work flexible/irregular hours, including evenings and
10. Non-violent crisis intervention and 1st aid/CPR training are
11. A Valid Driver's License with access to a vehicle is an asset.

Invest in Yourself as We Invest in You Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve significant milestones
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities

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Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at  

Location

Hamilton/Brantford, Ontario

Department

Newcomer and Employment Services

Employment Type

Full-time Permanent

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

23.93