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Youth Worker

1 month ago

Yarmouth, Canada SHYFT Youth Services Society Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 24 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Services for the homeless
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Youth drop-in centre
- Social service or charity agency
- Shelter for the homeless
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Adolescents
- Culturally diverse groups
- Street population
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits