Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
' H" i+ x) o  V  l* i' INortheast Teen Drop-In Centre


Key Responsibilities & Duties:
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) H& b" B+ r8 ^, S1 V$ Y7 N2 r6 Q: Q8 [ Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
* a1 o3 n7 X4 B Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
 Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
" d, i6 Y& ?" `8 {- ?; t" h" V( _ Completing required paperwork.
1 Q) m  F' r8 L9 H4 r* p Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
8 F7 s8 H3 C4 m; u, i Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
 Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
& R4 k5 |0 v& T7 S Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.
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Qualifications:

 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
8 Y6 y& F( c$ Z0 w/ G Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
! A' ~2 }& T" i" ?0 N 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.
2 W: z1 d  ^' U Knowledge of community resources.
2 t" L( V2 l% M8 h1 Z: q- l Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
7 O7 S- z0 V" x& V Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.
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Position:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
& R* {; d0 j, o  l, k6 G1 {' S% HThere is a 3-month probationary period.
" {% B. ], D1 hClosing 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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