Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
- o, ^. Y) G; v1 y0 K$ rNortheast Teen Drop-In Centre

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8 Q4 i; k$ n! WKey Responsibilities & Duties:
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# M' G& j) W+ `3 s" n Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
) p6 k8 k0 I5 Y2 L6 ^' `* Y+ I Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
6 i& |8 w4 {- E+ @0 b  \; ] Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
, v5 a$ {! D+ W7 ~+ a5 c9 ?' v Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
% b4 d$ s. G( O5 l7 w Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
1 S7 o* w2 d4 I) c, \ Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
) Y* J, H3 z# {9 a! I Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
 Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


0 [1 Q% C$ j+ n! w7 yQualifications:

 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
- }4 ^# ?. I6 ]! H3 j& X/ v Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
 Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
 Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
 Knowledge of community resources.
% Z" ~& H0 A8 y$ r! N  Z Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
. U+ G* R  f# |7 d Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

2 d+ Z& \& g6 t( q: l! XPosition:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
( ~9 O0 n. c4 J5 r. F5 H- M) @There is a 3-month probationary period.
0 X* V# L+ {- V! m8 KClosing Date: January 31, 2006.

Please forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
) d' {, x. v& R- z, G  b2 JOnly candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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