Multi-Service Youth Centre Worker

5 months ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

9077BR

Multi-Service Youth Centre Worker

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Multi-Service Youth Centre Worker with Parks & Recreation.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. 

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Centre Worker will support operations of The Multi-Service Youth Centre in Spryfield. The Spryfield MSYC offers a range of services and programs for youth to access including but not limited to; counselling, job support, and mental health support. It is the responsibility of the Youth Centre Worker to create and maintain a supportive environment. The role requires an adaptable and flexible personality, comfortable completing a range of activities including leading activities, connecting youth to support services, and managing the dynamics and behaviors in the space. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the coordination, and facilitation of drop-in activities Provide resource and referral support to youth (both in-house support and external support) Create and maintain a safe and inclusive space Provide orientation to all new youth attending drop-in programs Active on-going engagement during drop-in times to manage dynamics and behaviors. Attend monthly Program Staff Meetings Maintain administrative work by recording information from shift (I.e. reporting incidents, making note of supplies needed, taking count of number of youths in attendance, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Grade 12 or equivalent Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR Experience working with at risk youth an asset Experience working within a harm reduction framework Must attend all mandatory orientation/training sessions (e.g. Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR, WHMIS, etc.) Applicants must be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of youth engagement strategies Experience in leadership and group facilitation considered an asset Mental Health First Aid considered an asset Knowledge of current services available for youth in HRM An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Security Clearance Requirements:  Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please note  – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPENTENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:  Casual, hourly

HOURS OF WORK:  Casual, hours vary up to 15hours/week. Must be flexible, evening work required.

SALARY:  Non-union; $20.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

WORK LOCATION:  Captain William Spry Community Centre; 16 Sussex St, Halifax

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(Position #: 78628283)

Multi-Service Youth Centre Worker | Halifax Regional Municipality

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