Job (Edmonton): iHuman – Social Worker
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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Photo Credits
Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
iHuman Youth Society is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to serve marginalized youth to promote their reintegration into the community through a program involving crisis intervention, arts mentorship, and life skills development.
Reporting to the Director Caring Services, the Social Worker will work in a collaborative team to deliver crisis intervention and outreach services to iHuman clientele.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention and outreach services utilizing a harm reduction philosophy to vulnerable youth aged 12-24 years
- Establish trust relationships with youth with an aim to develop case planning, de- escalation and goal setting action plans
- Facilitate and provide advocacy for iHuman, clients and their families where necessary with external agencies, government services or community resources
- Other outreach support as necessary
Qualifications:
- Registered Social Worker designation with Alberta College of Social Work
- Experience working with marginalized populations including vulnerable youth
- Experience facilitating youth with court appearances, accessing treatment etc.
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches to engaging youth with multiple challenges including mental illness, addictions and fetal alcohol syndrome
- Exceptional interviewing, case planning and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional professionalism and personal ethics
- Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Child and Youth Services Check
- Valid Driver's License and access to vehicle
Hours of Work: 37.5 hour work week, 11:00–7:00pm, flexibility in schedule required
Salary: $39,520 – $47,840 per annum ($19.00-$23.00 p/hr.)
Posting Closes: Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Please Note: We appreciate your application. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.