Job Type: Casual
Reports to: Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager
About the YWCA: YWCA is a leader in Prince Albert, providing awareness and advocacy for Women and other vulnerable individuals in our community. Empowering individuals, Families, and Communities to achieve Overall Wellbeing.
Responsibilities: Empower the clientele to make positive choices that will help lead them toward self-sufficiency while ensuring contract obligations are met.
Qualifications:
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Must be a good role model and demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle;
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Practical experience working with teenage youth, individuals with mental health challenges;
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Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture;
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Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct & Ethics Agreement;
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Strong organizational, administrative, and time management abilities.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
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Flexible and willing to learn;
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Must have First Aid & CPR Certificate/willing to be trained;
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All applicants must have a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license;
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If you don't have a valid class 5 driver's license please do not apply.
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Must pass YWCA Security Clearance with a successful vulnerable sector and criminal background check;
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Caring and compassionate attitude;
Remuneration: $23.54 per hour
Duties:
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Help identify career goals, and barriers to employment and assist youth with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes, and preparing for job interviews;
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Maintain a safe home environment;
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Prepare and cook for 10 or more youths;
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Maintain an accurate daily log on day to day business;
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Plan fun & educational activities for teenage youth;
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Support and guide the residents, teaching them responsibility as they transition into adulthood/independence;
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Maintain building security;
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Ensure nightly cleaning duties are complete;
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Ensure major housecleaning duties are complete as well as normal everyday cleaning/chores;
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Attend staff meetings;
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Provide support and advocacy to the residents and clients of the YWCA;
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Provide feedback to the Manager regarding clients;
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Provide feedback to the Manager on major issues and incident reports;
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Some administrative duties;
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Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Manager in the event of a major crisis;
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Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first;
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Work unsupervised;
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Maintain confidentiality;
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Any other duties as requested;
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probationary period.
