Part Time Youth Worker

Job duties

• Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
• Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
• Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
• Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
• Counsel clients, supervise their activities
• Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
• Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals
• Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
• Advise and aid recipients of social assistance
• Experience working with CAS youth
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
• Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community
• Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress
• May maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• May supervise social service support workers and volunteers.

We are looking for a Youth Worker to join our team and provide guidance and support to young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance with educational, social, and emotional needs, as well as helping to create a safe and supportive environment for the youth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with those they work with.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programs for youth.
• Provide guidance and support to youth in need.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding the progress of the youth.
• Conduct assessments of the needs of the youth.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-04