Youth Worker

Please reply with a cover letter, resume and 3 references by email to jsharpe@RVL.ca

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for applications is April 5, 2024.

Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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Partners for Youth Inc, is hiring a fulltime Youth Worker.

Initial 1-year term with possibility of renewal.

This is a key position with Partners for Youth Inc. The position is a front line staff position with additional roles and responsibilities related to program development and program logistics.

The Youth Works project supports and engages current and former youth in care who feel lost and overwhelmed when thinking of their career, education and employment future. Youth Works focuses on engaging youth with career development, education, employment skills and employment placement. It is intended primarily for youth who will soon be transitioning from care into a level of independence and who would benefit from additional support to help guide them to a healthy and successful future.

Location: Fredericton, NB

Our Mission:

Partners for Youth Inc. engages youth who are facing challenges in their lives and assists them in becoming capable, connected and contributing members of their communities. We achieve our mission by developing innovative programs and services that promote experiential learning in safe, supportive, and rewarding environments. Our work is done in collaboration with public, private and not-for-profit partners.

Qualifications:

· Community College, undergraduate degree in related field, preference given to background in career counselling, guidance/counselling and employment related education and social work.

· Employment experience in this field

· Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

· Experience working with youth and young adults

· Flexibility, willingness to help in all aspects of the organization

· Devoted, determined, responsible, enthusiastic, creative and sensitive team player

· Specific certifications related to the position and the organization such as first aid, CPR, workplace health and safety, and others related to the specific area of employment

· Valid Class 5 driver’s license, the willingness and flexibility to travel

· Clean Criminal Record with vulnerable Sector Check and Social Development Record check

· Bilingualism an asset

Responsibilities:

· Work as part of a collaborative team

· Development and delivery of the Youth Works project with groups and individuals in various settings

· Career counselling, educational support and employment skill development with youth

· Meeting specific measurable outcomes as part of the project workplan

· Provide support, advocacy & mentorship to Youth Works program participants

· Promote Youth Works and other wrap around related services with current and former youth in care

· Record keeping and report preparation

· Confidentiality

· Ability to work flexible hours – some evenings and weekends required

· Risk management

· Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Youth Worker: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericton, NB E3B 5L6

Application deadline: 2024-04-05
Expected start date: 2024-04-15