Job Title: Youth Outreach Worker – Harmony Home
Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week as best suits the program)
Location: 632 28 St E, Prince Albert, SK
Reports To: Youth Homes Manager/Supervisor
About the YWCA: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.
Responsibilities:
To work closely with the youth ages 15 - 21 years old in a transitional home. To provide guidance and support to improve their quality of life. To maintain a clean and secure facility and to provide assistance to the public and residents when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education and/or previous experience working with youth;
- Early childhood development education or experience;
- Previous supervisory experience;
- Knowledge of referral agencies;
- Open minded and willing to learn;
- Must pass YWCA Security Clearance with a successful vulnerable sector and criminal background check;
- Caring and compassionate attitude;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Knowledge of community resources, supports and other agencies;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
Remuneration: TBA
YWCA additional Benefits:
- One Earned Day Off (EDO) per month
- Paid vacation days
- Paid sick time
- Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
- 5% matching pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
Duties:
- Assistance in developing case plans for youth residents;
- Transport youth and children to and from recreational/cultural activities, as well as appointments;
- Assist with job searches and employment for youth residing at Harmony Home;
- Provide support, referrals, and advocacy for the residents;
- Assistance with Program and Policy development;
- Liaise with the Ministry of Social Services;
- Ensure policies are adhered to as per contract with the Ministry of Social Services;
- Provide support to the residents of the YWCA Youth Peer Support Homes;
- Provide feedback to Youth Services Manager and Supervisor regarding residence issues;
- Provide feedback to the Youth Services Manager and Supervisor on major issues and incident reports;
- Some administrative duties;
- Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Youth Services Manager in the event of a major crisis;
- Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first;
- Must be able to work unsupervised;
- Statistical tracking and reporting;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Be available for on – call rotations;
- Complete daily logs with activities/appointments completed with the youth;
- Liaise with Public and Catholic School systems to ensure youth are participating in their learning plans;
- Any other duties as requested;
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.
- All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.
