Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
Northeast Teen Drop-In Centre


8 i  O! f$ D: c+ k3 H$ QKey Responsibilities & Duties:

; y+ o3 j1 V$ S/ Y Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
9 b6 v% V: \9 n8 D, k6 `1 ] Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
0 v5 K6 a: _' h& T4 K% I Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
; @2 T0 I5 ~% p0 G5 E, B/ c; S Completing required paperwork.
 Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
/ H9 [$ W# N% [. V Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
" p) g3 H  [9 [4 W# d& _ Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
 Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
 Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


- C8 {8 s3 r4 |5 g* n4 L4 w. EQualifications:

 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
 Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
 Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
6 |9 I; g# D- X* }2 Z! d: g Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
 Knowledge of community resources.
' N3 [) y4 J. }6 q Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
  a* |4 I4 g' i Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

  m% P' y$ E$ F3 Y9 J# L' aPosition:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
  ^) ]$ q$ s( \9 |2 f7 \) u8 mThere is a 3-month probationary period.
Closing Date: January 31, 2006.
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/ `5 k5 d7 E3 n* ^3 CPlease forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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