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youth worker

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Employer details Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon

Job details

  • LocationThunder Bay, ON
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary21.00 to 24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
  • Day, Flexible Hours
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 3 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3159251

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

  • Cree
  • Ojibwa

Work site environment

  • Child welfare
  • Education or training
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

  • School help service

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Other benefits

  • Wellness program

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-12-05

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

youth worker NOC 42201 Northwest Region
Median wage Help -
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