youth worker
- Work Term : Temporary
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 16 to 40 hours per week
- Education : College / CEGEP
- Experience : Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
Work setting
Community agency
Tasks
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist clients / guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
No supervision responsibility
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Adolescents
- Street population
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Area of work experience
Community service organization
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
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