Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
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( d  }* r. z; g' D% f  y5 S" _2 sKey Responsibilities & Duties:

 Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
) K5 @+ Q, D0 r4 k7 n$ O Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
 Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
 Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
) }- d8 {& V0 M6 |; w Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
  |( }" f, \; d$ T8 x0 X7 C, Y1 f Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
  S* @' V5 O6 P" m4 ?4 j Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
; ]% u: b( h/ e# e4 \. v' ]2 l Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.


Qualifications:

 Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
) |* j9 l7 U% m- c 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.
$ H: t- U, [  k) f5 L+ {" \ Knowledge of community resources.
 Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 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.
There is a 3-month probationary period.
Closing Date: January 31, 2006.
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( q1 f/ }/ [. W* |% g# }% S3 t9 }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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