Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
7 `" B5 t) l. o* q* p" x9 v. ~5 w& kNortheast Teen Drop-In Centre
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Key Responsibilities & Duties:

2 E( G8 p+ w( t4 w Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
7 v+ n4 Q9 ?2 P: E) s Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
4 v0 [" U2 c* Y8 N6 R$ d$ G Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
4 g% U! a0 p( d5 ~: U. j. G9 \: ~/ Q Completing required paperwork.
 Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
0 A# i2 D$ ~3 C% n0 F4 O2 w4 I Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
 Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
- t# q$ v$ E" p- M( Q Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
7 j- D2 _8 r* l! G Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
 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.
 Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
6 D1 \: K& x/ H! P Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
! B+ J3 a' s+ E5 E Knowledge of community resources.
 Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

1 Q% [. D% r: }, N! I! mPosition:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
" X2 J# C, i- s) T8 C' GThere is a 3-month probationary period.
5 X( Z+ d9 i: w: MClosing 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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