Part Time Youth Worker 174 views

Pictou County Roots for Youth is looking for a Part Time Youth Worker

About:

PC Roots for Youth is a youth organization focused on ending youth homelessness. We operate a 4-bed emergency homeless shelter (Roots House), 1 Transition House, and run various programs aimed at supporting youth to develop resilience and access educational and work opportunities.

Location: Canada

Job Type: Part-time

Description:

The ideal candidate will be a warm, welcoming, kind adult who has exceptional skills at building relationships with vulnerable youth in the community. Youth Workers must operate from a strength-based point of view and have creative ideas for programming and positive activities. Candidates must be well-versed in community resources, social services and providing mentorship. Additionally, the candidate must be a reliable, responsible team-player willing to discuss viewpoints, listen to team members, share in decision making, and contribute positively to the workplace environment and culture.

Primary responsibilities:

• Build relationships with and support vulnerable youth who are experiencing homelessness.
• Mentor and support youth as a positive adult role model
• Provide crisis support for youth and their families
• Facilitate and support youth in goal development
• Facilitate and support youth in exploration and identification of their own culture
• Prepare meals for youth accessing the Roots House
• Connect Outreach youth to supports and resources in the community
• Address basic needs (safe place, food, and clothing) of youth
• Supervise youth completing restorative justice and community service hours
• Complete daily progress reports, statistics, and assessments of youth
• Participate in planning and implementation of family and community events
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and days as needed by youth
• Provide volunteer and employment support to youth
• Organizing training that supports development for youth (currently on “pause” because of COVID restrictions)
• Transport youth

Desired qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in related fields with experience will be considered.
• Must be a ‘team-player,’ who cares for others and contributes positively to the workplace culture
• Must have strong communication skills and committed to acting with professionalism
• Experience working with at-risk rural youth and/or understanding of rural homelessness issues
• Understanding of barriers that exist for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian youth and their families. Must operate from an anti-oppression standpoint.
• Experience in mentoring or counseling youth, including youth in crisis situations
• Understanding of resources available for youth within the community.
• Understanding of culture, cultural identities, and resources
• Able to manage a flexible work schedule, work in times of crisis, and under pressure
• Must keep accurate files, incident reports, attendance, and other data pertaining to the project
• Ability to provide a current criminal record check, child abuse registry check
• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s license and be a safe, competent driver willing to transport youth in your own personal vehicle.
• Must carry minimum $2 million liability insurance on your personal car
• Must approach and view all youth participants with a “see-the-good” lens

Assets:

• Relevant education or experience in one-on-one mentorship, social work, community development, lived-life experience, or other applicable fields.
• Relevant training including: current First Aid & CPR, ASIST, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Creativity and ambition
• Experience working with youth involved in or vulnerable to homelessness
• Experience working with youth involved in or vulnerable to sexual exploitation
• Experience working with youth with addictions and/or mental health issues
• Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups of youth
• Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice System, Child Protection, etc.
• Understanding of Restorative Justice theory and practices

Website: www.pictoucountyrootsforyouth.com

Interested candidates please apply.