Immigrant Youth Advocate

1 week ago


Calgary, Canada The Calgary John Howard Society Full time

**Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Program - Youth Advocate**

**Full Time (40hrs/week), Term Certain Position Until December 31 2024**

**The Agency**

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a community-based charitable organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of crime and increasing community safety through preventative and restorative justice practices. To accomplish these ends, we provide direct services to individuals at risk, advocacy for effective responses to crime with the individuals involved and education for youth and adults in the community. The Calgary John Howard Society is committed to an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.

**The Program**

The Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention program offers community-based, one-to-one support utilizing a mentorship model to support immigrant youth in navigating the challenges of transitioning to Canadian culture. The program provides advocacy, support and mentorship for youth 12 to 24 years old who are struggling with a variety of social and emotional issues including strained family relationships, negative peer relationships, school challenges and unhealthy risk taking. Youth are provided with the necessary support to develop pro-social reactions to conflict, to address day-to-day challenges, and to make appropriate choices which allow for positive contributions to family, school, and community.

**The Position**

The Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Advocate will work in an integrated and collaborative way with the Community Outreach Services Team, wider CJHS Team and the community to ensure that clients enhance their coping skills, are connected to appropriate resources in the community and develop pro-social skills to engage positive change. This includes advocating for clients with community services such as education, employment, justice and leisure including cultural connections; supporting youth in healthy family and peer engagement; and assisting with short
- and long-term goal planning.
- Solid case management and social work skills
- Crisis prevention/intervention skills
- Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice System
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (i.e. human services, child and youth care, etc.)
- Brain Story Certification considered an asset.
- A current criminal record check (CPIC) and Child Intervention Check (where applicable) are required (within the past three months).



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