This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
AFTERCARE SUPPORT WORKERS
(2) Casual Positions
Shift Work
Leading Thunderbird Lodge opened a new aftercare home for male youth who have completed residential treatment and who are choosing to live in a peer supported environment where they can pursue their education, enhance their life skills and mentor younger youth attending the residential treatment program.
Positions will provide the day to day supervision, support, and guidance to the youth in the Lodge:
-Support each youth in regards to their holistic healing journey in the areas of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
-Provide assistance to each youth in meeting their daily, weekly, and monthly goals/ aspirations.
-Completion of required documentation for each youth.
-Transport youth to/from school, appointments, activities.
-Provide basic/enhanced life skills coaching
-Assist the youth at arranging appointments, etc.
-Provide basic academic tutoring
-Must be reliable, motivated, be 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 and verbal communication skills; physical activity interests.
Qualifications: require a minimum of a Grade 12 or equivalent, valid drivers license,abstract, acceptable CPIC and 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 one (1) year of experience working with youth, addictions and/or mental health treatment.