CASUAL YJ WORKER in Kingston, Ontario at St. Lawrence Youth Association

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

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