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Regina Youth for Christ is looking for a full time Youth Worker to
fill a position in Moose Jaw Uturn Home. This position provides an
opportunity to work hands-on with youth in a group home setting.
It is ideal for a person who is people-focused, responsible and has
a passion for guiding young people. The right candidate will be
experienced and/or educated in working with youth or young
adults in a supportive environment. Above all, they will
already be in agreement with our Statement of Faith.
Overview:
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to assess referral information and partake in screening
interviews
- Ability to build a support plan for and with a youth
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Participation quarterly case meetings
- Ability to communicate professionally with support and referral
agencies
Relationship building and Support
- Ability to build trusted relationships with youth
- Ability to motivate and empower youth towards success
- Ability to support youth in problem solving and behavior choices
- Assist youth to create and meet goals
- Support youth with any day-to-day activity that they may require
support
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Overseeing and Guiding
- Ability to track and measure a youth's success
- Ability to redirect or apply consequences to a youth's choices
- Ability to hold a youth accountable for their choices
- Ability to set and maintain healthy, professional boundaries
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents