Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
Northeast Teen Drop-In Centre
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+ I, r6 `$ @2 q. U% Q, p6 K/ {Key Responsibilities & Duties:
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 Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
9 ?. n! x+ U$ H4 q Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
1 O1 l: L6 A* P( G* D& q0 I( V Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
 Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
1 H( d1 ]! U0 h6 W1 _) P# i; t5 F 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.


3 O" ~- e* _0 _Qualifications:

0 u" d! e+ t( S6 E# k 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.
$ W* j; i+ z. ` Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
* v+ f" B$ O# h1 G& c; [6 ?: b Knowledge of community resources.
 Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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0 B. R# M0 {  A* W, _Position:
3 {5 ?8 }7 B& J6 S: [% J# nThis is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
There is a 3-month probationary period.
% l9 P2 n, `) b% W8 pClosing Date: January 31, 2006.
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* _( o, A2 T# G! gPlease forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
7 ]1 o; }+ T7 p9 u$ ^2 y; d3 E3 ZOnly candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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