Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
Northeast Teen Drop-In Centre
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  j7 {, R8 _. a$ p  wKey Responsibilities & Duties:
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* O& e6 H+ @0 m! H! u; w: v  M5 B* z Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
* H8 {( N( w3 |" H! x. [ Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
. f; g8 b: h% L4 P Completing required paperwork.
  Y1 u* F6 F, F" y+ o, {9 n 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.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
 Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
 Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


Qualifications:
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) O# [; d7 O% u7 D) C" h! {* ]5 M 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.
 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.
. g, O- P& w/ x& V0 @5 T Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

Position:
This is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
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3 N% X- V2 U: s% `Closing Date: January 31, 2006.

$ r3 k+ M( W+ R! e, b* Q" [7 qPlease 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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