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Regina Youth For Christ is a mission organization dedicated to helping children and their communities, worldwide, reach their full potential by tackling causes of isolation and hopelessness. Motivated by our faith, we serve the youth in Saskatchewan - regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or gender - as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people.
There is a current ministry opportunity open for seasonal, full time Youth Care Leaders in our Regina homes. This position provides an opportunity to work hands-on with youth ages 12-17 in a group home setting. It is ideal for a person who is people-focused, responsible and has a passion for guiding young people. This may be day times or a shift work that could include some weekends. The right candidate will be experienced and/or educated in working with youth or young adults in a supportive environment.
Overview:
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to support a youth's case plan
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to create a consistent evening and morning routine
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
- Ability to set and maintain healthy, professional boundaries
*Requirements
-Must have been registered as a full-time student in 2015/2016 and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in 2016/2017
-Must hold a valid drivers license, able to transport 10 + passengers.
-Must be available for Shift-Work including Weekends.
-Walk up 2 flights of stairs several times per day
-Ability to stand, sit, crouch or kneel
-Ability to perform CPR and other basic first aid functions
-Ability to participate in low impact activities with youth
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
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)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female