Full Time Drop-in Youth Worker

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires a Full Time Youth Worker within our Drop in Centre. The Youth Worker is responsible for the daily operations of the Drop in Center and assisting the youth who access the facility.

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities vary from building trusting relations with youth to advocating and providing immediate services including nutrition, clothing, and referrals for issues they require assistance with in Saskatoon. The ideal candidate will be able to organize and participate in sport, recreation and cultural activities with the youth both in the Centre and in the community.

Qualifications:

Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
Working knowledge of computers/windows
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
Post secondary education in administration, equivalent experience or a combination of both
Must have an experienced drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - a Driver's Abstract is required (within 3 months)
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (within 6 months)

Starting Wage $22.01
Pension and Health Benefits Program