Youth Care Practitioner

2 months ago

Thompson, Canada The Link Full time

SUMMARY:

 Youth Care Practitioners (YCP’s) in the YRC operated by The Link report to their immediate Supervisor and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. YCPs are expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work is to provide support for high-risk children and youth who are at risk of becoming victims of sexual-exploitation, or who have already become victims. YCPs are responsible for engaging youth in welcoming and non-judgmental ways. YCPs are expected to be a positive role-models at-all-times and to intervene purposefully into the young people’s daily life events in a manner which will help the young person recognize risks for being sexually exploited. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the agency expectations and standards. 

Duties are varied, following established service plan, procedures and policies with some judgement required to determine the most appropriate of a limited number of alternatives. Non-routine or unusual situations are referred to the supervisor. Actions could result in inadequate services that could have a negative impact on The Link, to employees, customers, youth and communities. Misconduct could result in major loss of time or resources, could cause embarrassment within the organization and have a negative impact on the organization, to customers, communities and/or its public image.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: of the Youth Care Practitioner, Youth Resource Centre North include, but are not limited to:

Be aware of the whereabouts of all youth accessing the shelter at-all-times as per program dictates and policies
Interact with young people in a manner designed to help them feel safe and accepted
Develop, manage, facilitate, and direct all daily program activities
Develop and implement program routines in agreement with the Supervisor
Record keeping and report writing as required
Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased on program funds are collected and forwarded to the Supervisor
Observes, evaluate, and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures.
Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences and intervention plans while accessing services and support from the SR Shelter Program
Directly engage and develop relationships with high-risk youth who are receiving support through their brief and/or continued involvement with the Streetreach Programs (Community Outreach and Shelter)
Meet with youth individually and in a group to discuss issues related to their life and experiences, reflecting on the reasons for their involvement with the SR Shelter Program and how they might access other community-based resources that will reduce their risk for being sexually exploited
Intervene into daily life experiences to help the young person recognize risks for being exploited and to encourage alternative choices that could reduce such potentials
Engage with a youth to help them identify significant others that support their need for healthy connections and belonging
Participate with the team in making informed culturally responsive decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observations and interactions with the young people and their knowledge of the young person’s culture.
Engage youth in relevant recreational activities while involved with the Street Reach Shelter Program
Active involvement with youth in developmentally appropriate activities within the facility
Planning for meals and grocery shopping, engaging youth in the process when appropriate
Meal preparation – encourage youth to participate in cooking and baking while accessing support from the SR Shelter Program
Follow the agency guidelines with regard to appropriate nutritional planning Assess clothing needs and ensure that youth have clothing suitable for the season. Help youth learn how to care for their clothes Record keeping and taking inventory at time of program intake and upon departure from the Shelter Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of physical property, building and yard Assist with maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles and appliances Work with youth to ensure a clean and healthy physical environment on a daily basis Ensure a clean environment on a daily basis for the youth of the program
Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment, which may include writing incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails
Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions
Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
Knowledge of history and impact of intergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people
Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, and family functioning and child welfare preferred
Willingness to obtain or complete training as per The Link Policy and/or organizational required training

EDUCATION: 

Completion of high school or equivalent program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the youth care field
A combination of education and experience may be considered 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization's training policy including: Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness and Child Development  Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness to obtain  Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 per hour plus a Northern Allowance based on a percentage of the wage.

HOURS OF WORK:  Full-time - 8 hours per day; Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7am- 3pm. However varied shifts and availability are required.

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