Part Time Youth Worker

**ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW**:
The Old Strathcona Youth Society is a non-profit low-barrier drop-in center that supports unhoused and vulnerable youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Supporting Edmonton youth for the past 27 years, OSYS provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed access to basic needs items, services and referrals. Taking a relationship-based approach to providing care, the OSYS team believes that healthy communities start with healthy, meaningful connections. With this in mind, OSYS is committed to ensuring that the center is a place where youth feel safe and supported.

**MISSION STATEMENT**:
To provide purposeful resources and create a safe and supportive environment that fosters youth empowerment and development.

**COMMITED TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION**

**ROLE**:
OSYS is expanding its drop-in programming and looking to hire a Part-Time Youth Worker to support in the further development and facilitation of its drop-in programming and expansion of service hours. While all OSYS staff provide drop-in supervision, Part-Time Youth Workers primary responsibilities will be to deliver drop-in services/programs to the youth at the OSYS. Part-Time Youth Workers work collaboratively with all staff to provide support to all youth at OSYS, including: access to drop-in programming, handling sensitive information and daily documentation, and general cleaning duties.

**Compensation**: $25.00/hr

**Required Availability**:

- Tuesday
- Saturday
- Days, Evenings, and Weekends
- Minimum availability of **18.75** hours per week with the possibility of more during the holidays or special events.

**REPORTS TO**:
Program Coordinator

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Provide support in a non-judgmental and harm reduction-centered approach
- Coordinate with service teams and referral networks when necessary
- Document relevant client interactions in a timely fashion and store client information in a secure way to maintain client confidentiality
- Establish rapport and develop strong helping, client-centered relationships with vulnerable youth ages 14-24
- Daily supervision of drop-in activities to create a safe environment
- Ensures adequate supervision occurs regarding youth behaviors and interactions within OSYS to create and maintain a safe place.
- Uses appropriate crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations
- Actively facilitates, participates in, and promotes professional team functioning through participation in professional development, team debriefs, and self-evaluation.
- Participates in fundraising activities as a representative and advocate for OSYS.
- Deliver services and programs to youth in a non-judgmental manner, while demonstrating a commitment to providing services that suit the needs of each youth who accesses services.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:

- Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a discipline directly related to working with youth, Health Care, or Human Services. Or equivalent experience.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated competency in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavior management skills
- Experience within the field supporting vulnerable people as a housing worker, youth worker, case worker, or related.
- Creative problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently or collaboratively with a team setting.
- Extensive knowledge of issues, trends, and resources related to Edmonton youth homelessness, poverty, mental health, addictions, and trauma
- Clear and effective written and oral communication, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook and Excel)
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and clear driving record with 2 million liability insurance required.
- Police record check with vulnerable sector check
- Child intervention check through Children and Family Services

**Experiences that will help you succeed**:

- Working knowledge of ETO and Housing First initiatives and philosophy is a strong asset
- Functional knowledge of AB Works, AISH, and other Alberta Supports
- Experience working collaboratively with community agencies.
- Standard first aid, de-escalation training, suicide intervention training, crisis intervention training, food handling certification, and Naloxone training are considered strong assets
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Canva