Youth Care Counsellor

As part of a dynamic team for the Crisis Shelter and Residence, the Youth Counselors provide critical supports and services focusing mainly on the youth, ages 16 to 21, who reside at YWCA Saskatoon in a home-based setting. The goal is to aid the youth to develop the skills necessary to move successfully into the broader community, once they have reached maturity.
The YWCA Youth program uses an approach based on the Youth Centered Policies, Standards, and Procedure Manual.
Plan and deliver programs and services to assist the youth in the development of life skills, socialization and other identified needs using formal and informal techniques;
Assist the youth in achieving their educational and employment goals;
Supervise youth and provide coaching and support in daily living activities as required;
Youth Care Worker Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
Experience working with youth and families in crisis;
Program development/community development experience: understands and utilizes outcome-based approach to develop and initiate programs that meet the needs of the youth, utilizing and involving resources from the internal and external communities as appropriate.
First Aid and CPR certification
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector clearance