Child & Youth Guidance Worker/Volunteer Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Liberty Lane Inc. Full time

CHILD & YOUTH GUIDANCE WORKER/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Liberty Lane is a second-stage housing program that helps individuals, and their children escape domestic violence. The position of Child & Youth Guidance Worker/Volunteer Coordinator focuses on the emotional regulation and behavioral support of the children and youth living at or receiving services through Liberty Lane in a trauma-informed manner.

We are seeking someone to lead the child and youth programming at Liberty Lane while working with the team to develop new ways to continue to support the women receiving services and their children. The person who would fit this position would be ambitious, educated, passionate and willing to think outside the box. This person needs to be self-motivated, be able to clearly convey their ideas and be an active participant in activities.

We are seeking someone for a full-time position. Post is dependent on annual funding.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

The Child & Youth Guidance Worker/Volunteer Coordinator requires a strong foundational knowledge base of the following:

  • Family/Intimate Partner Violence and its impact on women and children.
  • Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), & Trauma and its impact on child development, behaviour, and functioning.
  • Trauma-informed approaches to support parents and children (i.e., ARC).
  • Animation and intervention skills (individual and group sessions).
  • Self-Regulation tools, i.e., Zones of Regulation.
  • Clinical programs regarding emotion regulation, social skills, and resilience.
  • Variety of activities to promote children's development and maximize their potential.
  • Ability to conduct evidence-based research.
  • Familiarity of a broad range of leisure, education, and support services for children available in the community.
  • Coordination, training, mentoring, and scheduling of junior staff, students and volunteers.
  • Assist ED with various funding applications and reports related to the children's and youth programs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Works closely with the Resident Support Worker and Outreach Team to provide parental assistance and meet parent needs.
  • Conducts initial meetings with children's caregivers and youth to develop a plan with objectives, schedules regular follow-up meetings and communication methods to assess evolution, share observations and address ongoing needs.
  • Plans, implements and is responsible for the daily management of regular children's and youth programs, and activities on-site and in the community to increase mental health and well-being.
  • Researches, develops, plans, and delivers structured trauma-informed activities to promote social skills, emotion regulation, resilience, and general well-being.
  • Provides positive interactions, supportive listening, relationship building and practical assistance with children, youth, and their parent.
  • Provides childcare when the parent attends programming, has appointments, requires self-care.
  • Develops a safe and supportive environment where children and youth can learn and practice self-regulation skills, coping strategies, communication, problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and assertiveness, etc.
  • Assists in the development of healthy relationships and boundaries.
  • Always ensures the safety and security of all children, youth, residents/clients, staff, and volunteers.
  • Establishes rules and routines and ensures they are followed and respected.
  • Maintains a clean environment and ensures proper care of the playroom and meeting rooms and their equipment.
  • Gathers information on external children's and youth programs, activities, and camps to promote socialization in the community.
  • Trains, mentors, and supervises student interns, providing a positive learning experience.
  • Trains, manages, and schedules volunteers to assist with the provision of programs, activities, and childcare.
  • Maintains statistics on children & youth served and the programs/activities offered.
  • Monitors and documents children's & youth progress in programs.
  • Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
  • Adheres to all Liberty Lane policies and protocols.
  • Participates in staff meetings and Professional Development Training as required.
  • Other duties as required.

The Child Guidance Worker/Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible to and report to the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Post Secondary diploma/degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child Development Child and Youth Work, Child and Youth Care or a degree/diploma in an unrelated discipline and two years' experience. A master's degree would be considered an asset.

Experience

Two years' experience working with children in a Family Violence Intervention/prevention field, social service setting or in a related or relevant field.

OTHER

  • Ability to work flexibly with some evening and possibly weekend work
  • Exhibits professional, clear, and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with children and their parent
  • Ability to set strong boundaries
  • Acts as a role model for the children, youth and parents
  • Ability to respond to situations at a moment's notice
  • Is empathetic in nature
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work independently and be self-directed
  • Competent computer skills including research
  • French or other second language as an asset
  • Valid Driver's License an asset

Background checks required:

Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Background Check from Police.

Prior Contact Check from Social Development

Additional:

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.

Wages & benefits discussed at interview.

Application deadline: - Sunday 23rd June 2024

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