Youth Worker

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre Full time

**Job Title**: Youth Worker - Social Services

**Status**: Temporary Full-time (June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024)

**Hours**: 35 hours/week
**Pay scale**: $17.50/hr
**Work Location**: Onsite
**Application Deadline**: Until Filled

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

The Youth Worker - Social Services report(s) to the Youth Programs Supervisor and works closely with the members of the youth programs team in community-based programming and community participants in PQ’s catchment area. The Youth Worker - Social Services is responsible for planning and facilitating programming for youth aged 8-18 years with the goal of developing leadership skills, encouraging community connections and recreation. This position requires excellent in person facilitation skills and a strong ability to deliver programming in person.

**Responsibilities**:
Programming

Involve participants in identifying their needs and interests.
Create a supportive environment for young people, 8 to 18 years, from diverse backgrounds.
Plan and lead program activities which develop self-confidence, social and life skills of participants.
Participate in the development and implementation of a summer programming schedule which includes accessing local opportunities for the participants.
Provide information and access to community resources for participants.
Provide in person programming daily on-site at a City of Ottawa Emergency Family Shelter

Administration

Participate as an active team member in staff meetings, partner and agency meetings as appropriate.

Participate in regular supervision meetings.
Liaises with pertinent community partners and community members.
Maintains records for petty cash, program participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, and program evaluation.
Other duties as assigned.

Common Responsibilities

Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees.
Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

**Qualifications**:
Completion of 1 year in degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment
Experience working with high-risk youth
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of community resources.
Fluency in English essential, fluency in Somali or Arabic or French a strong asset, other languages also desirable.
Valid First Aid and CPR (level C) required.

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