Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
# q* w. r1 U5 y, X9 t. INortheast Teen Drop-In Centre
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0 i, o, p1 x8 `7 _' g$ A. |& UKey Responsibilities & Duties:

 Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
* x6 n1 U* T( j2 j Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
4 I  ]2 u) s1 c. h 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.
: U9 g5 k# F' L+ s- G/ u) G4 s Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
 Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
9 Z" m. k* a6 M& Z- |# J Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


: }5 E& ]1 W8 fQualifications:

 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
( c4 f5 H$ z) x% v" n* o Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
 Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
+ m7 u& S7 Q. V Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
 Knowledge of community resources.
) o5 I3 }4 c* _# N Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
  o$ v) B# f: h1 A/ s; v Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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Position:
+ s- m8 L% W! X% |- ?# R# QThis is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
% C0 v9 q3 u# }" j/ NThere is a 3-month probationary period.
; [* k& X6 x  w5 ?Closing Date: January 31, 2006.

Please forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
4 d+ F" D( H& J" t4 POnly candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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