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Male Youth Lodge (Casual)
**This is a casual position. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shift.
The Male Youth Lodge is a transitional residence
for up to 10 youth 16 to 22 years old. The
objective of the initiative is to assist residents transition to successful independent living by providing safe and supportive housing with linkages to education, training and employment.
Qualifications for this position is:
Desire to work with and believe in the potential of youth;
Experience working with people from marginalized communities;
Knowledge of the beliefs and values of Aboriginal cultures;
Awareness of community resources and how to access them;
Excellent organizational and communication skills;
Mediation/conflict resolution and problem solving skills;
Valid drivers license is an asset;
Social work education would be an asset
but not a prerequisite.
Duties may include:
Supporting youth involved with the programs.
Consulting with co-workers in the development and follow through of residents case plans.
Recording of information/ filing/ journal entries
Meal preparation/ cleaning/ general maintenance
Room checks/ supervision
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders
- Street population