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Rewarding Employment Opportunity

Crisis Outreach Worker  YDTH

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires 2 (two) Crisis Outreach Workers interested in Full Time shifts for our: Youth-Driven Therapeutic Housing Programs within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Required  Evenings/Overnights/Weekends).

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

The Crisis Outreach Worker provides services for hard to serve youth who have been involved in at risk & high-risk lifestyles and who suffer from Mental Health illnesses. The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with youth.

Qualifications:
    Post-secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
    Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
    Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
    Working knowledge of computers/windows
    Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
    A good understanding of EGADZ and our mission
    An understanding and empathy for Mental Health
    Strong critical thinking skills with solution focused mindset
    Training in CPR and ASIST (preferred)
    Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months) (required)
    Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months) (required)