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We are currently seeking a dynamic, energetic and positive role model to help motivate, support and build trusting relationships with the youth
Duties Include:
- planning activities with the Coordinator and deliverance of those activities
- supervise the youth involved in the activities
- provide mentoring for the clientele, referring them to other agencies as required
- case management and detailed notes on youth interaction
- arrange transportation, when required, for youth that are partaking in activities
- attend meetings as requested by the Coordinator for direct input
- Workshops, activities and events and events will be documented and evaluations utilized for helpful feedback on planning future activities
- Engage in community sports and recreation
- Commitment to build supportive relationships with the youth
- family support via network and partnerships within the community
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Crime prevention
Specific Skills
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Youth drop-in centre
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Young offenders