Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
4 f) G: `1 E8 x( @/ jNortheast Teen Drop-In Centre
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Key Responsibilities & Duties:

 Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
# I+ ?' J5 f9 x. h! @ Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
3 B* t+ X3 g0 m  Q& N- P Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
5 W+ r) U$ w' ^% s) `0 s9 P Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
8 G3 U2 v/ a+ B' S: y$ n) C Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
3 N+ }% ~* U% M/ d. o, v8 ] Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
+ r, y" Y" M' }1 I7 B5 s* F+ f Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
5 ?. y# ^( P$ o% \; H& M Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
 Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.
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Qualifications:
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 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
6 V: b1 H3 z: t8 r5 I Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
. F( k2 E$ c0 ?) D/ F( e Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
. V/ C4 {  ^  P# H3 n: q Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
 Knowledge of community resources.
  m( ?7 D7 J6 d* _ Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

" ?. M- R5 \1 q2 S  O* D3 t  P* [0 y$ MPosition:
$ C! B$ |3 X) O  B9 e! J/ DThis 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.
* {9 ~1 a# n3 IClosing Date: January 31, 2006.
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Please 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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