Youth Care Practitioner

5 days ago

ThompsonNicola Regional District, Canada The Link Full time
Job Title: Youth Care Practitioner

Job Summary:

The Youth Care Practitioner will provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care to high-risk children and youth while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. The successful candidate will work from a needs-based, trauma-informed, relational child and youth care approach, engaging youth in welcoming and non-judgmental ways.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Be aware of the whereabouts of all youth accessing the shelter at-all-times as per program dictates and policies
  • Interact with young people in a manner designed to help them feel safe and accepted
  • Develop, manage, facilitate, and direct all daily program activities
  • Develop and implement program routines in agreement with the Supervisor
  • Record keeping and report writing as required
  • Ensure that all receipts for items purchased on program funds are collected and forwarded to the Supervisor
  • Observe, evaluate, and record daily life events according to the program recording procedures
  • Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences and intervention plans while accessing services and support from the SR Shelter Program
  • Directly engage and develop relationships with high-risk youth who are receiving support through their brief and/or continued involvement with the Streetreach Programs (Community Outreach and Shelter)
  • Meet with youth individually and in a group to discuss issues related to their life and experiences, reflecting on the reasons for their involvement with the SR Shelter Program and how they might access other community-based resources that will reduce their risk for being sexually exploited
  • Intervene into daily life experiences to help the young person recognize risks for being exploited and to encourage alternative choices that could reduce such potentials
  • Engage with a youth to help them identify significant others that support their need for healthy connections and belonging
  • Participate with the team in making informed culturally responsive decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observations and interactions with the young people and their knowledge of the young person's culture
  • Engage youth in relevant recreational activities while involved with the Street Reach Shelter Program
  • Active involvement with youth in developmentally appropriate activities within the facility
  • Planning for meals and grocery shopping, engaging youth in the process when appropriate
  • Meal preparation – encourage youth to participate in cooking and baking while accessing support from the SR Shelter Program
  • Follow the agency guidelines with regard to appropriate nutritional planning
  • Assess clothing needs and ensure that youth have clothing suitable for the season. Help youth learn how to care for their clothes
  • Record keeping and taking inventory at time of program intake and upon departure from the Shelter
  • Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of physical property, building and yard
  • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles and appliances
  • Work with youth to ensure a clean and healthy physical environment on a daily basis
  • Ensure a clean environment on a daily basis for the youth of the program
  • Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people
  • Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment, which may include writing incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions
  • Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
  • Knowledge of history and impact of intergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people
  • Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, and family functioning and child welfare preferred
  • Willingness to obtain or complete training as per The Link Policy and/or organizational required training
Education:
  • Completion of high school or equivalent program and a minimum of 2 years' experience in the youth care field
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered
Conditions of Employment:
  • Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization's training policy including: Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness and Child Development
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness to obtain
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour plus a Northern Allowance based on a percentage of the wage.

Hours of Work: Full-time - 8 hours per day; Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7am- 3pm. However varied shifts and availability are required.

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