Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
  p2 k' M$ }, g9 h9 c8 mNortheast Teen Drop-In Centre
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Key Responsibilities & Duties:

" x) i. O8 g4 o$ l! J  T8 d Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
1 V: w# e6 I" V9 Y- b6 i3 t: u' Y Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
 Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
 Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
5 [+ x9 M4 X8 w" n2 I Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
1 |3 W5 G- w: T, t1 \ Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
$ ~, A$ o* h7 j: n$ v0 U6 ^ Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


$ S" p/ B) H$ j. h9 x) m/ GQualifications:
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 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
 Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
2 x$ D5 q& L5 p' s; O1 g; ^9 K/ h0 H Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
) S* l" y! h* Z' C Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
7 ]! t+ e; u1 \ Knowledge of community resources.
- c8 a( w& g1 G Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
! u- {+ }6 l- \9 u Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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& h* M8 m" h- E2 }6 j. s- sPosition:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
There is a 3-month probationary period.
& J4 X/ |- F5 L9 {, \" L# u+ UClosing Date: January 31, 2006.

Please forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
, W2 E" N3 }, ^8 uOnly candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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