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Regina Youth for Christ is a Christian mission organization that impacts over 3,000 youth every year in Saskatchewan. As a missions organization, Regina Youth For Christ requires all staff to be in agreement with their Statement of Faith and to support all organizational fundraising.
There is a current ministry opportunity open for full time live-in House Parents/Housing Mentors in our Uturn group home in Moose Jaw. This position provides an opportunity to work hands-on with youth aged 16-18 in a group home setting. It is ideal for a married couple without children who are people-focused, responsible, and have a passion for guiding young people. The right candidates will be experienced and/or educated in working with youth or young adults in a supportive environment.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position with every second weekend off. The hours on duty allow for the house parent/mentor to have weekday work hours or activities. This position offers room-and-board and a wage.
Overview:
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to budget and grocery shop
- Ability to do meal prep
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to create a consistent evening and morning routines
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
- Provide behavioural support
Overseeing and Guiding
- Ability to run a household
- Ability to set and maintain healthy, professional boundaries
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female