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Upholding the mission and vision of LHR through the ongoing monitoring, supervision and care of all residents according to the daily schedule, policies and procedures of LHR to ensure safety and security at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Female
Minimum of two years experience working or volunteering directly with at-risk youth
Must have a valid drivers license & provide clean drivers abstract
High School diploma, or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
SKILLS:
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to enforce consistency in routine and expectations of the residents
Strong leadership skills
Self-motivated and independent thinker with strong decision making skills
Ability to assess individual behaviours and situational factors quickly to determine potential risks and develop a suitable course of action
Work well as a team player, able to take direction and provide input
Adaptable to high stress situations, and work in fast-paced and changing environments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the expectations & responsibilities outlined in the LHR Policy & Procedure and Program Manuals
Uphold the four values (Mentoring, Education, Faith, Life Skills) and seek to carry out the vision and mission of LHR at all times
Encourage and disciple residents, seeking opportunities to empower residents to make positive choices
Maintain clearly defined emotional and relational boundaries with residents
Supervise residents and ensure their safety
Maintain reasonable control, enforce rules, and discipline residents accordingly
Willingness to support and be involved with the Equine Program
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement substance abuse treatment programs
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Women's shelter
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
Ability to Supervise
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural community
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
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
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Female
- Families
- Aboriginal groups
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