Job Type: Part-Time Hourly (guaranteed 20 hours per week as best suits the program)
Reports to: Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager
Responsibilities: To work closely with youth aged 11 to 15 years old in a transitional home, empowering 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 in the Human Services field, particularly with youth.
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Must have Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Drivers Licence - those without need not apply.
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Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges, and/or cognitive disabilities.
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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 and Ethics Agreement.
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Strong organizational, administrative, and time management abilities.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Must pass YWCA Security Clearance; Criminal record check, and vulnerable sector check.
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Ability to work independantly as well as part of a team.
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Must be a positive role model of life and social skills for clientele.
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Have a caring and compassionate attitude.
Remuneration: $23.54 per hour
YWCA Additional Benefits:
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Paid Vacation Time;
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Paid Sick Time;
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Benefit Packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD) employee pays portion;
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5% Matching Pension Plan;
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Professional development opportunities
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 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.
