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JP's Place is Swift Current's long term youth home and operates under the umbrella of Fresh Start. JP's Place provides a safe, supportive home to young males between 15-17 years that are in need of same.
The successful candidate will coach and mentor a team of dedicated staff providing service for youth in our home. Demonstrated program planning and a high standard of client focus is required. The Team Leader is responsible for staffing, budgeting, financial management, and general oversight of the home.
Three years Management experience, and education in the Human Services field are required.
The succcessful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Record Check prior to commencing employment.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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
- Male