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Restorative Circles Initiative operates the New Horizons Program (NHP) which provides support to Youth and their caregivers who are currently involved in the Youth Justice System.
NHP strives to provide a professional, respectful and culturally competent service to youth and their families by providing intensive one on one mentorship and direct logistical support to youth and their families to achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidates will possess the following:
-Strong verbal and written communication skills,
-The ability to work independently and follow direction when given,
- Have previous experience working with at risk youth,
-Have solid record keeping and time management skills,
-Be capable of working as an effective team member,
- Have the ability to work flexible hours based on the needs of youth,
- Have access to a reliable vehicle,
-Have the ability to provide a Criminal Record check and SGI Driver's abstract on request.
A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in the area of Human Services or similar field is preferred.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- 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 vehicle
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Crime prevention
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
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders
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