youth worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Education or training. Volunteer coordination.

Work setting:

Remote location. Various locations. Rural area. Social service or charity agency. Religious organization. Church. Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Administrative and office activities.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• Manage events.
• Offer mentoring.

Supervision:

Working groups. Committees.

Target audience:

• Aboriginal groups.
• Adolescents.
• Culturally diverse groups.
• Females.
• Males.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Electronic mail.
• MS Office.
• WordPress.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Values and ethics.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Day.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for 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 .