Job Type: Part-Time Hourly (guaranteed 20 hours per week as best suits the program)
Reports to: Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager
About the YWCA: The YWCA is a leader in Prince Albert, providing advocacy, support, and awareness for women & other vulnerable individuals within our community. Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities to achieve overall wellbeing.
Responsibilities: Empower Clientele to develop the knowledge, skills, andconfidence needed to become successful, independent adults. Through mentorship, life skills development, advocacy, and individualized support.make positive choices that will help lead them toward self-sufficiency while ensuring contract obligations are met.
Qualifications:
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Human services experience and/or relevant post-secondary education.
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Experience working with diverse and Indigenous populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
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Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Strong Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Knowledge of community resources, supports, and other agencies is an asset.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
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Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct & Ethics Agreement.
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Successful completion of a YWCA Security Clearance, including a Criminal Record Check and vulnerable Sector Check.
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All applicants must have a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license;
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If you don't have a valid class 5 driver's license please do not apply.
Remuneration: $23.54 per hour
YWCA Additional Benefits:
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Paid Vacation Time;
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Paid Sick Time;
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Benefit Packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD) employee pays portion;
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5% Matching Pension Plan;
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Professional development opportunities
Duties:
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Help identify career goals, and barriers to employment and assist youth with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes, and preparing for job interviews;
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Maintain a safe home environment;
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Prepare and cook for 5 or more youths;
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Maintain an accurate daily log on day to day business;
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Plan fun & educational activities for teenage youth;
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Support and guide the residents, teaching them responsibility as they transition into adulthood/independence;
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Must be a good role model;
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Maintain building security;
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Ensure nightly cleaning duties are complete;
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Ensure major housecleaning duties are complete as well as normal everyday cleaning/chores;
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Attend staff meetings;
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Provide support and advocacy to the residents and clients of the YWCA;
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Provide feedback to the Manager regarding clients;
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Provide feedback to the Manager on major issues and incident reports;
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Some administrative duties;
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Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Manager in the event of a major crisis;
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Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first;
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Work unsupervised;
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Maintain confidentiality;
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Any other duties as requested;
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probationary period.
