Youth Outreach Worker

Job Title
:
Youth Outreach Worker – Harmony Home

Job Type
:
Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week as best suits the program)

Location
: 632 28ᵗʰ St E, Prince Albert, SK

Reports To
:
Youth Homes Manager/Supervisor

About the YWCA
: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.

To work closely with the youth ages 15 - 21 years old in a transitional home. To provide guidance and support to improve their quality of life. To maintain a clean and secure facility and to provide assistance to the public and residents when necessary.

• Post-secondary education and/or previous experience working with youth;
• Early childhood development education or experience;
• Previous supervisory experience;
• Knowledge of referral agencies;
• Open minded and willing to learn;
• Must pass YWCA Security Clearance with a successful vulnerable sector and criminal background check;
• Caring and compassionate attitude;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Knowledge of community resources, supports and other agencies;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential;

Remuneration
: TBA

YWCA additional Benefits
:

• One Earned Day Off (EDO) per month
• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick time
• Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD);
  Employee pays portion
• 5% matching pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Duties
:

• Assistance in developing case plans for youth residents;
• Transport youth and children to and from recreational/cultural activities, as well as appointments;
• Assist with job searches and employment for youth residing at Harmony Home;
• Provide support, referrals, and advocacy for the residents;
• Assistance with Program and Policy development;
• Liaise with the Ministry of Social Services;
• Ensure policies are adhered to as per contract with the Ministry of Social Services;
• Provide support to the residents of the YWCA Youth Peer Support Homes;
• Provide feedback to Youth Services Manager and Supervisor regarding residence issues;
• Provide feedback to the Youth Services Manager and Supervisor on major issues and incident reports;
• Some administrative duties;
• Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Youth Services Manager in the event of a major crisis;
• Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first;
• Must be able to work unsupervised;
• Statistical tracking and reporting;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Be available for on – call rotations;
• Complete daily logs with activities/appointments completed with the youth;
• Liaise with Public and Catholic School systems to ensure youth are participating in their learning plans;
• Any other duties as requested;

Probation
:
All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.

* All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.