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The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Youth/ Crisis Support Workers and individuals interested in a Full Time Positions for our My Homes and Youth Housing Program. Currently looking for 1 Full Time position. All shifts are 8pm-4am and can include 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 My Homes Residential Program seeks to provide support services for hard to serve youth who have been involved in at risk & high risk lifestyles. 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 and maintain 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 Aboriginal and cultures and issues
Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).
Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months)
Ability to work shift work is a must-days/evenings/nights as well as weekends
Salaries are based on EGADZ current salary grid. $19.38 - $19.99 per hour.
Shift premiums are factored in where applicable.
Pension and Health Benefits Program.
Resumes labelled - My Homes can be emailed to destine.langford@egadz.ca mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or faxed to (306) 665-1344
Essential Skills
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Human Services Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)