Youth Support Worker

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly (guaranteed 20 hours/week as best suits the program)
Reports to: Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager
Responsibilities: Work closely with youth aged 1115 in a transitional home, empowering clientele to make positive choices toward self-sufficiency while ensuring contract obligations are met.
Qualifications:

Good role model who demonstrates a healthy lifestyle.
Human Services experience, particularly with youth.
Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Drivers Licence required.
Experience with mental health challenges and/or cognitive disabilities.
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
Maintain professional boundaries as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement.
Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Must pass YWCA Security Clearance, Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Caring and compassionate attitude.
Remuneration: $23.54/hour
YWCA Benefits: Paid vacation and sick time; benefit package (life, health, dental, LTD; employee pays portion); 5% Matching Pension Plan; professional development opportunities.
Duties:
Support youth with career goals, job readiness, job searches, resumes, and interviews.
Maintain a safe, secure, clean home environment.
Prepare and cook for 10+ youth.
Support and guide residents toward responsibility and independence.
Provide support, advocacy, and feedback to the Manager regarding clients and incidents.
Respond to crises during non-office hours and contact the Manager for major crises.
Perform other duties as requested.
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probationary period.
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