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Regina Youth for Christ is looking for a full time Youth Care
Worker to fill a position in one of their Regina homes. 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 in a supportive environment. Above all, they will already be
in agreement with our Statement of Faith.
Overview:
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to assess a youth's level of independence and provide
appropriate care and guidelines
- Ability to build a support plan for and with a youth
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to maintain unity and consistency of care within the home
- Ability to communicate professionally with support and referral
agencies as required
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 with
Overseeing and Guiding
- Ability to provide parental leadership in the home
- 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
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Food preparation
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents