Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
Northeast Teen Drop-In Centre
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" [# c/ D6 A/ @9 T! iKey Responsibilities & Duties:

+ y% ?# F! `0 R/ C$ p Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
 Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
" _% B; Z7 v" G3 @" X) n8 f, }1 f Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
& f# a9 k& f9 O Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
5 |! X: n0 C- q: o: @ Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
( t0 z/ b+ `8 x  P& T# I5 A Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
 Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
5 l- d1 M7 R. k* ]! M8 @, @ Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.

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Qualifications:
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 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
 Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
  j  A" e+ L, ]& O" W: i# V0 z 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.
 Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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4 `6 y/ Z8 ~2 J! ?+ UPosition:
. P) T7 F& O2 a; a5 ~2 [This 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.
Closing Date: January 31, 2006.
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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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