Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
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% B- ]; Q5 b# |9 ~5 L+ l: U1 e- {Key Responsibilities & Duties:

 Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
# p% Q' f6 j& _  |) X Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
 Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
 Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
' k" H6 \8 q+ ]3 T; _0 M, x Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
 Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
6 s$ P9 ?) U8 ~$ z2 f; ? Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
3 s' J1 ?2 e! t. _8 o4 ~- c Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
& K9 W9 C8 H. Z9 |3 d% I Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
6 b- u# _8 [# R Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.

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Qualifications:

  x6 g& I* B9 k. P. `$ c Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
, G4 V4 x, f6 W- T Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
' \! G, F# t5 |* a9 I0 i Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
( o+ s% q, k5 {4 h2 ?7 C( O8 X Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
 Knowledge of community resources.
 Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
: W4 t4 a- R, @- P Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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2 X, `. j0 W- W" f8 v2 bPosition:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
0 _8 N" `$ i  E0 }There is a 3-month probationary period.
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.
Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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