Child and Youth Worker

4 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Volunteer coordination
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Various locations
- Community centre
- Recreational or cultural centre
- Cultural events
- Community agency
- Children's program
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Perform administrative tasks
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
- 11-15 people
- 16-20 people
- More than 20 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

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

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

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

- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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