Youth Worker

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada St. Leonard's Youth and Family Services Full time

Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 8 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Youth services/administration
- Social sciences, other
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Child welfare
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Community agency
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Aboriginal groups
- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current field of study?
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities

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