Part-Time job - Youth Worker

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Youth Worker
7 {. O% i5 X, y* g; H7 tNortheast Teen Drop-In Centre
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Key Responsibilities & Duties:
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9 _6 e4 M! O- C6 l, o0 x3 W( V1 a Facilitate delivery of safe and supportive drop-in programming, while supervising youth.
 Coordinate food and recreational programs on and off-site.
 Provide positive role-modeling and maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the youth.
 Completing required paperwork.
4 o% a2 J4 z! V Attending scheduled staff meetings and workshops.
% W- i) e0 y- K0 E' z Following and implementing all program policies and procedures.
 Maintaining confidentiality of client and program personnel information.
 Representing the Teen Centre in a professional manner.
 Maintaining professional boundaries between clients and staff.
% O+ o9 e4 C" u" b: c0 b Provide additional support to the program as needed under the direction of the Program Manager.
$ }9 d5 K8 O0 I6 C Reporting to the Program Manager on a Regular basis.
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Qualifications:
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/ {# C/ n$ B$ r6 x  A" D! f) T Some post-secondary education needed OR a minimum 6 months related experience.
 Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
$ s: D& d7 O$ T+ h! e  ~ Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards high-risk youth.
 Broad knowledge base on issues affecting high risk youth: addictions, abuse, Aboriginal and other cultures, poverty, sexuality, etc.
+ L4 V& S) y/ I7 [+ y2 K Knowledge of community resources.
0 Z# k# `! k( e5 I* A: U& F: d Criminal Record Clearance and Child Welfare Information System Clearance.
 Standard First Aid and Suicide Intervention Training.

' K* k) {) L& \# `# WPosition:
, _' r3 _4 g$ Y; c( I" x6 eThis is a part-time position; 15hrs/week; evening and weekend shifts; at an hourly rate of $12.50; starting February 8 2006.
There is a 3-month probationary period.
, ~9 [8 m) F4 CClosing Date: January 31, 2006.

, D5 F: s) m2 K9 {0 TPlease forward resume and cover letter Attn: Paula Costello by email neteencentre@shaw.ca or by fax (780) 472-2685.
1 D/ T1 q( e8 ]+ Z" m0 ZOnly candidates qualified for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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