youth worker
About the company
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .
Your tasks
Work site environment Education or training. Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Volunteer coordination. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Crime prevention. Youth services. Work setting: Urban area. Community agency. Various locations. Social service or charity agency. Community centre.
- Prepare reports or case histories.
- Administrative and office activities.
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
- Perform administrative tasks.
- Conduct social research.
- Implement life skills workshops.
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
- Conduct follow-up assessments.
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
- Housekeeping activities.
- Food preparation.
- Resolve conflict situations.
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures.
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs.
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
- Manage knowledge.
Supervision 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. 11-15 people. 16-20 people. More than 20 people. Committees.
Requirements
Education College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Cultural Awareness Training. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate.
Computer and technology knowledge Electronic mail. MS Office. Database.
Area of work experience Community service organization.
Security and safety Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Vulnerable sector check.
Transportation/travel information Own transportation. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Driver's abstract.
Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload.
Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
Personal suitability Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Organized.
2 years to less than 3 years.
What we offer
Health benefits Dental plan. Health care plan.
Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits Other benefits.
How to apply
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Other
Target audience Aboriginal groups. Adolescents. Children. Families. Persons with mental health disabilities. Young offenders.
Employment terms options Evening.
Employment terms options Flexible hours. Day.