Youth Worker

6 days ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Full time

**Position Summary**:
The Youth Support Worker is responsible for providing the necessary services and support to youth accessing the Alliance Club drop-in program. Staff aim to meet short-term physical, emotional and psychological needs of youth by providing support, access to food and club facilities, crisis response and referrals.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
Demonstrated ability to work constructively and cooperatively in a team setting.

Demonstrated ability to use basic engagement techniques and evidence-based person centered approaches.

Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative and constructive liaisons/relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, including clients and families, ministries, other agencies etc. and provide effective community referrals.

Maintains timely and accurate documentation, consent, confidentiality and duty to report practices.

Prepares and delivers appropriate, clear and concise oral and written communication

Ability to perform basic computer and Internet skills.

**Qualifications**
- A degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or in a related human services field is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years experience which includes:

- knowledge and experience with vulnerable/high risk youth and their families
- experience working with high risk youth and families in a helping capacity
- experience with community based programs and related community support systems.

**Hours/Conditions of Employment**
- The hours of work are 37.5 per week.
- This is a temporary position with guaranteed hours for 6 months from (March 4 to August 2), and may lead to permanent employment afterwards.
- Must have clearance from the _Authorization for Criminal Records Search_ prior to commencing employment.
- Must follow the Code of Ethics, Mission Statement and Policies and Procedures of The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society and abide by the relevant rules and reporting guidelines set out the Ministry of Children and Families and other appropriate governing bodies.
- Requires occasional use personal vehicle in performance of these duties.
- This position requires flexibility in work hours (day/afternoon/early evenings).
- This position is required to work in a stressful environment often dealing with groups of youth and youth in crisis situations.
- Employee must have First Aid and Food Safe certification or be willing to obtain certification.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Victoria, BC V8W 1K7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8W 1K7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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