Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Children’s Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Child + Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.
Youth & Justice Services Unit- Existing Vacancy
Union House Residence
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WORKER Ref. #: 2026-08
Casual, Hourly
-Variety of shifts available, including day, evening, and occasional overnight awake shift
-hours based on program need
Wage Rate: Step 1 $20.71 - Step 2 $23.30 - Step 3 $25.89
Union House provides a safe and nurturing living environment, along with life skills coaching and supportive counselling for at risk youth ages 15-17. Offering innovative, strength-based programming, employees work alongside residents as they develop their skills and grow towards a successful transition to independence.
Responsibilities:
· Provide supportive counselling and life skills coaching to youth in an out-of-home care setting
· Function as a team member in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized program plans
· Supervise and support residents in daily routines.
Qualifications:
· Relevant community college diploma or degree in social services
· Experience working with youth in an out-of-home care setting preferred
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to perform duties both independently and as part of a team
· Proficient in Office 365
· Broad Sector Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check & Vulnerable Sector Record Check), Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
· Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.
Applicants are welcome to email the Youth & Justice Services Manager, Kathy Gammon, [email protected] for more information about this position, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.
Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to [email protected] by September 8th, 2026 to:
Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0
Website: www.hnreach.on.ca
Pay: $20.71-$25.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Simcoe, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Education:
Experience:
- Group home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
