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PEKWWIN (COMING HOME) LODGE
Aftercare Home for male youth
AFTERCARE SUPPORT WORKERS
1 Permanent Part-time & 2 Casual Positions
Provide daily supervision, support and guidance to the youth
Support youth in their holistic healing journey in the areas of spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Provide assistance in meeting their daily, weekly, monthly goals/aspirations.
Completion of documentation
Arranging & transporting youth to/from school, appointments, activities
Provide basic/enhanced life skills coaching
Provide basic academic tutoring
Meal preparation, light cleaning duties, ground maintenance
Must be reliable, motivated, living a healthy addictions free lifestyle, practice personal wellness and have an interest in utilizing First Nations traditions and practices in personal healing
Excellent interpersonal skills, written/verbal communication skills; physical activity interests
Must be physically able to participate in all outings/physical programming
Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, valid drivers license, acceptable CPIC & Vulnerable Sector Search. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Certificate or Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Care Worker, Addictions or other Human Services field and 1 year of experience working with youth, addictions and/or mental health treatment.
Submit a resume with a cover letter summarizing your suitability & 3 work related references. Application deadline: July 4, 2019.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Teach homemaking or life skills
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Garden
- Drive household vehicle
Type of Clientele
- Adolescents
- Male
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)