This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
The Prince Albert Outreach Program Inc is a non-profit agency dedicated to support services for at-risk and vulnerable youth in Prince Albert.
We have an opportunity for a full-time Outreach Worker to join our team of caring and dedicated professionals. This position will work closely with our WonSka Cultural school, as well as our Outreach and Street van staff. PA Outreach programming reflects our commitment to preserving traditional teachings, culture and diversity. Please highlight on your cover letter any skills and experience you have that would contribute to this mandate.
You must have:
- Ability to work unsupervised and open to an ever changing and challenging work environment
- Be dependable and reliable
- a Valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle & a clean drivers abstract
- Able to pass a criminal record check and vulnerable sector
- Prefer Degree in Social work or related human services
- Experience in First Nations Culture and programming would be a definite asset.
- Must be a good role model and live a clean lifestyle in order to mentor and guide our youth.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Corrections
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Crime prevention
- Services for pregnant teens
- Services for the homeless
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- Bereavement issues
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- School help service
- Youth drop-in centre
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
- Working groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders
- Street population
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
|
© 2024 SaskJobs. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Copyright | Contact Us | Mobile Site | Site Map |
Email a Friend
Print This Job%20Youth Outreach Worker)
