Students

We offer placement opportunities for College and University
students throughout the year in the following programs:

For placement inquiries contact Joanna Panayiotous, Administrative Coordinator email: joanna.panayiotous@durhamyouth.com

Joanne’s House

Students have the option of joining daytime shifts or evening shifts for 8 hours at a time, please reach out for details. Shifts run between the hours of 8:30 am to 4: 30 pm or 4 pm to midnight Monday to Friday.

Tasks may include:  working with clients around life skills and daily routines, assisting with intakes and screening phone calls, and helping to maintain the house cleanliness and daily chores.

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Housing First for Youth (HF4Y)

Students work alongside the HF4Y worker in an outreach capacity. The HF4Y Worker works intensively with youth for as long as it takes for them to transition to independence and well-being. This program runs Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, however it can include evenings and weekends.

Tasks include: assisting with case management meetings/ calls, accompanying the HF4Y worker on appointments in the community, and attending meetings with community partners.

Youth Reconnect Program

Students work alongside the Youth Reconnect Counsellor as they provide case management, advocacy, and support to youth in the community. This program runs Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, however it can include evenings and weekends.

Tasks include: assisting with case management, accompanying the Youth Reconnect Counsellor on appointments in the community, and attending meetings with community partners.

Housing Support Program

Students work alongside the Housing Support Coordinator as they provide case management, advocacy, and support to youth residing at our Harris House residence as well as to youth experiencing chronic homelessness in the community. This program runs Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, however it can include evenings and weekends.

Tasks include: assisting with case management, accompanying the Housing Support Coordinator on appointments in the community and attending meetings with community partners.