Job Position: Transition Youth Support Worker
- Application Deadline: 3rd August 2025
- Employment Type: Full time
- Location(s): Burlington,Oakville
- Compensation: per hour
- How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to tthomas@goodwillonline.ca
Required Qualifications:
● Experience in residential, housing, or youth support settings (practicum or direct)
● Knowledge of trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
● Available for flexible shifts including evenings and weekends
● Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check
● Proficient with basic documentation and computer use
Assets
● Lived experience with housing insecurity, foster care, or related systems
● Certification in CPI, First Aid/CPR, or Mental Health First Aid
● Experience or comfort working in a faith-based environment
Why Work With Us
● Be part of meaningful, purpose-driven work that changes lives
● Join a supportive, values-based team rooted in compassion and consistency
● Help create a home where youth feel safe, grow, and take their next steps
● Grow your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven, and youth-focused environment
Final Note
At Oasis, we don’t just provide shelter—we offer belonging, dignity, and HOPE.
If you're passionate about walking with youth through challenge and transformation, we’d love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide daily support, structure, and encouragement to residents at The Oasis House
● Welcome and orient new residents; assist with intakes and redirection as needed
● Uphold house rules with compassion, and interact with youth using trauma-informed, youth-centered care
Housing & Safety Oversight
● Ensure residents’ physical and emotional safety; respond to crises and complete incident reports
● Maintain cleanliness, order, and address basic home maintenance needs
● Promote a respectful, stable, and healthy living environment Life Skills Development & Mentorship
● Support youth in building practical life skills (e.g., budgeting, cooking, job readiness)
● Assist residents in pursuing personal goals related to education, employment, and housing
● Build trusting, supportive relationships and encourage spiritual growth and personal reflection
Programming & Community Engagement
● Plan and lead group activities that foster connection, growth, and community
● Partner with external service providers (e.g., caseworkers, therapists, clergy) to support youth holistically
● Encourage engagement in peer groups, local events, and faith-informed activities
Documentation & Team Collaboration
● Maintain accurate case notes, incident reports, and support documentation
● Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and program planning
● Contribute to program-wide strategies and a collaborative, mission-aligned team culture
Additional Details:
Subject line: Transition Youth Support Worker Application.
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Oasis Youth Care Programs is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diverse communities we serve.
About Our Company:
to youth in our transitional housing program. You’ll be a steady, encouraging presence—helping
youth build practical skills, engage in community, and pursue personal goals in a safe and
empowering setting.
This role is ideal for someone who values structure, empathy, and relational presence, and sees
this work not just as a job, but a calling.