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SalaryThese Full time positions are in the Sackville area. 12/hour shifts 8a-8p, two week rotating schedule which includes every second weekend.
- Experience in working with youth in a community-based setting; life experience is a definite asset
- Post-secondary education in social sciences (Child and Youth Studies, Human Service, etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of youth development.
- Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction and trauma-informed support
- Comfortable with and experienced in responding to disclosures of violence, sexual violence, and other sensitive information
- Experience in safeguarding confidentiality of information and records
- Knowledge and understanding of family, community, social, and historical factors and their impact on youth development
- Ability to support and engage youth in both group and one-on-one sessions
- Knowledge of youth/family/community resources, programs and services within the community and within Nova Scotia
- Knowledge of and experience in helping youth navigate and access community services and supports such as housing, health, income assistance, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse youth
- Demonstration of experience in working from a strengths-based and relationship-based perspective
- Experience in providing emotional support and problem solving for youth
- Be creative, adventurous, and possess a knowledge/understanding of community and trends pertaining to youth
- Demonstration of passion for working with youth, specifically in supporting youth who may be facing multiple and complex challenges
- All employees must complete vulnerable sector, criminal record, and child abuse registry checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $22.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-01-01
