Youth Response Support Worker

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS Full time

The Position:


To provide a safe supportive space for youth aged to rest, access food, resources, and basic needs that is both culturally open and accessible to vulnerable populations.

The Support Worker is responsible for the client's general well-being accessing services at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge (WBYL) Saweyihtotan Mobile Services/Transitional House or other community-based outreach teams.

These positions will support street-involved and vulnerable clients who may or may not have a permanent residence, and/or could be involved in other high-risk behaviours.

The Youth Rapid Response Support Worker will be under the direct supervision and report directly to the Project Coordinator or their designate and will follow the STC Council Personnel and Financial Policies, the WBYL's Policy and Procedure Manual, as well as the guidelines set forth for the Youth Rapid Response safe space.

These are term positions ending March 31, 2024, with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities:

  • Establishing a trusting, nonjudgemental rapport with streetinvolved youth;
  • Ensure youth will be safe and/or will have increased protection from abuse, neglect, and harm, or threat of harm;
  • Ensure all resident's basic needs are met for the interim such as food, & basic hygiene;
  • Assist youth with their most emergent needs at the time of intake;
  • Provide information regarding services and opportunities available to youth within the community;
  • Provide updated information and education with regard to safe health practices, life skills, conflict resolution, drugs, prostitution, gangs, and community resources;
  • Provide a positive, safe, and structured environment;
  • Complete program Intake forms;
  • Assess youth upon initial intake and follow all procedures as outlined in the _WBYL Youth Rapid Response guidelines_
  • Actively supervise youth who are utilizing safe space services;
  • Respond appropriately in crisis situations as outlined in the procedural manual or directed by the supervisor;
  • Compose and collect data for daily statistical collection;
  • Submit both oral and written forms daily and any other reports as directed by policy and/or supervisor;
  • Ensuring the Safe Space area is clean and maintained
  • Monitor and ensure that the resident's physical needs such as hygiene are provided;
  • Respect and ensure relative and program confidentiality agreement as outlined within the policy manual;
  • Report to duty as scheduled by the supervisor; and
  • Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an asrequired basis.

Education and Experience:

  • Relevant postsecondary degree in a related human services field and/or equivalent education and experience;
  • Minimum 2 years of directly related work experience; Or
  • A comparable combination of education and work experience;
  • First Aid and CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Indigenous traditions and culture;
  • Knowledge of basic computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office.;
  • Experience/knowledge of streetinvolved youth is an asset;
  • Ability to communicate with youth;
  • Ability to identify the various issues regarding child sexual abuse;
  • Ability to deal with emergency situations related to health, safety, and addictions;
  • Sensitivity toward cultural differences with particular emphasis to First Nations and Metis People;
- "Street Smarts" and awareness of street lifestyles and its potential impacts;

  • Ability to work as a team member, as well as individually; and
  • Knowledge of the political, social, and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.

Other Conditions:

  • Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and meet STC's insurance requirements;
  • Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment;
  • This position is a permanent evening position, Tuesday to Saturday.

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