Youth Worker

Youth Worker - Children, Youth, and Family Services

Posting #: 4269 Posting Date: February 25, 2026 Posting Closing: March 17, 2026

Locations: 145 Wilson Street, 155 Queen Street North

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 are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Youth Worker is provides in-person programming at two locations - creating a safe, engaging environment for youth ages Programming includes social and recreational programming (primarily basketball), homework support, and referrals, fostering improved youth outcomes and a better sense of community.

This is a unionized, part-time permanent position. The hourly rate of pay is $20.76 / hr. The position is scheduled for 17.5 hours of work per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for youth ages 13-18.
2. Work in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers team, connecting youth to further supports in the community.
3. Encourage participation from youth in activities that interest them.
4. Be an active participant, engaged, and role modelling positive behaviours for youth.
5. Participate fully in staff supervision and in-service meetings as required.
6. Be responsible for statistics, reports, etc. as required.
7. Follow agency and program policies and procedures.
8. Build positive relationships with youth, both in-person, and virtually as needed.
9. Actively supporting and education participants in the program to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
10. Support in the further development of the program in partnership with the youth, program staff, and Program Manager.

What you will bring:

1. Graduate of Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or Recreation and Leisure diploma or a diploma/degree from a related discipline is preferred.
2. Minimum one year experience working with youth 13-18.
3. Preference is for 1 of 2 Youth Workers to be non-female identifying due to the needs of the youth participants.
4. Experience and sensitivity in working with a multicultural community.
5. Good communication skills
6. Staff with the ability to speak Arabic would be an asset.
7. Willing to work evening hours – specifically Monday to Friday, 5:45pm to 9:15pm.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You Wesley offers…

Note: See job posting form for what specific offers to include.

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

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources. In the event that successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination, completion of an educational session and weekly antigen testing to provide a negative result will be required.

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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, Ontario

Department

Children, Youth & Family Services

Employment Type

Part-Time Permanent

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

20.76