Youth Support Worker

Full job description

At Wolastoqiyik Family Services
we aim to be leaders in providing family services to First Nation families,
individuals, youth and elders. Utilizing an approach driven by cultural values
and beliefs our goal is to reaffirm the strength and resiliency of First Nation
communities.

Job Description

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Foster growth and positive life choices, while promoting individuals in
becoming connected to their community and First Nation traditions.

• Maintain a social and emotional climate within the alternative home

that is therapeutically oriented and follows the clients’ treatment goals
to include communicating with the client in a respectful and professional
manner exhibiting empathy and understanding.

• Assist youth/child in identifying attainable short and long-term

goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for
implementation.

• Address serious behavior, mental health, emotional, and addiction

struggles through counselling, implementing special covenant,
defusing/managing critical incidents, supportive relationships, and
referrals to your supervisor to aid in other programs and or community
service providers.

• Exercise good judgment in making quick decisions if required to act

in a crisis.

Our current openings are: Full-time and part-time

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in any of the
following:

• Human Services
• Child and Youth
• Early Childhood Education
• A Bachelors Degree

OR

Demonstrated experience working
with individuals with any of the following: autism, mental illness, learning
disabilities, behavioral issues, special needs, etc.

Other requirements:

• Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector screening, Social

Development Check and drivers abstract.

• Valid driver's license
• Training in First Aid, Suicide intervention, non-violent crisis

intervention etc. will be considered an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Youth Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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