Youth Worker

Child / Youth Support Worker

Build supportive and professional relationships with youth. Support children and youth with developing and achieving personal goals, using a strength-based and harm reduction approach.

Teach age-appropriate life skills such as; communication, emotional well being, problem solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, being a positive role model, etc. Lead programming and activities promoting social / emotional / physical development to build competence and self-worth and achieve personal goals.

Ensure individuals basic needs are met (personal care, life skills and social / occupational skills) Daily household tasks at the residence / program facility (May include cleaning, laundry or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks, etc.)

Some time, drive children / youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, community resources and support networks.

• Plan, support and / or deliver culturally appropriate programs, services, workshops and outings; encouraging youth to learn and participate in their culture.
• Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide :

A current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess Experience working with children and youth in a variety of settings and across cultures, and with Indigenous youth in particular, is an asset

• 3 years' experience in group homes, shelters, youth programming and / or supported independent living.
• At least 2 years of experience working in early childhood is preferable
• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Early childhood Education (level 2 or 3) and other human services, Education, Sociology or Psychology Degree.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract .
• Must be able to deal with any crisis situations. First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Suicide Intervention, Self Harm, Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training (Preferable)
• Aboriginal awareness and cultural diversity training

*Preference to person with Indigenous background

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• group home: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Early childhood Education (level 2 or 3) (required)

Work Location: In person