Youth Outreach Worker

5 months ago

Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

CMHA - Colchester East Hants currently has a vacancy for a Youth Outreach Worker. This is a contract position renewal for a one years period, effective immediately. Working alongside another staff member, the Youth Outreach Worker will provide a range of supportive services designed to reduce barriers and assist youth in being their best and to thrive.

The successful applicant will have completed post-secondary education in a field of study related to youth and/or mental health. They will have a background in working with youth, experience in the mental health field and a knowledge of community resources.

This position is funded by the Department of Community Services. This Job Posting is for 32 hours per week and at present is considered a Full Time Contract position.

The jurisdiction of the Youth Outreach Worker(s) is Colchester and East Hants Counties.

The Youth Outreach program is a community-based program designed to improve the immediate and long-term social, educational/vocational, economic and health outcomes for vulnerable youth between the ages of 15 and 21+ who are facing multiple challenges with limited supports.

Some evening work is required for programming purposes and the occasional presentation. Weekend work is generally not required but may be needed for a special event or program.

The Youth Outreach Site (859 Prince Street) and Worker will provide support to vulnerable youth in the following areas:

- Drop in: provide a community-based, welcoming place for Youth to go where they can feel safe and build trusting relationships.
- Crisis Management: support Youth in addressing and/or problem-solving crisis situations
- Supportive conversations (individual/group): provide emotional support and problem solving in areas the Youth have identified
- Programs/Workshops: facilitate group sessions/workshops that address the holistic needs of Youth (physical, social, emotional, vocational/educational)
- Referrals/linkages: support Youth in accessing services and supports (e.g., housing, health, mental health, income assistance, employment training, emergency services, etc.).
- Mentoring: develop opportunities for mentoring by caring, responsible adults in the Community (i.e., volunteers) who can act as roles models and develop trusting relationships with Youth.
- Accompaniment: accompany and support Youth in navigating systems and services.
- Outreach: develop and implement creative ways to reach out and support Youth in the community, to meet them where they are.
- Family Work/Support: recognizing the importance of family context, family support work may include, where appropriate, addressing youth-family relationships and supporting/exploring family reunification.

Specific duties include:
1. Developing and implementing creative strategies to meet and reach out to vulnerable Youth in the community.

2. Networking and building partnerships with programs, services and respected leaders in the Community.

3. Working individually with Youth to identify strengths, resources and areas for development.

4. Working individually with Youth to develop holistic support plans.

5. Developing opportunities for Youth group programs/workshops as a way to promote the holistic development of Youth; either through direct facilitation or partnering with other service providers.

6. Making referrals and linkages for Youth to other formal/informal supports and services.

7. Documenting work, including recording progress and supportive work with Youth as well as statistical information for the project.

8. Acting as an advocate for individual Youth in accessing supports and services and in their development.

9. Participating in regular, weekly supervision and informal debriefs

10. Participating in case conferencing that includes the Youth client and other service providers

11. Participating in ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications:
Experience in working with youth in a community-based setting; personal life experiences are considered an asset.

Knowledge and understanding of youth development

Knowledge and understanding of family, community, social and historical factors and its impact on youth development

Knowledge and experience in motivational interviewing

Knowledge of youth/family/community resources, programs and services within the community and within Nova Scotia

Knowledge, understanding and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse Youth

Demonstration of experience in working from a strengths-based and relationship-based perspective

Creative, adventurous and a demonstration of knowledge/understanding of community and trends pertaining to Youth

Demonstrates a passion for working with Youth, specifically in supporting Youth who may be facing multiple and complex challenges

Willingness and flexibility to work evening and weekend hours.

Employment Conditions:
Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

The successful applicant(s) wi

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