Youth Care Practitioner - Youth Resource Centre MB Job Thompson area,Manitoba Canada,Social Work

SUMMARY:

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP’s) in the YRC operated by The Link report to their immediate Supervisor and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. YCPs are expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work is to provide support for high-risk children and youth who are at risk of becoming victims of sexual-exploitation, or who have already become victims.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be aware of the whereabouts of all youth accessing the shelter at-all-times as per program dictates and policies

Interact with young people in a manner designed to help them feel safe and accepted

Develop, manage, facilitate, and direct all daily program activities

Develop and implement program routines in agreement with the Supervisor

Record keeping and report writing as required

Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased on program funds are collected and forwarded to the Supervisor

Observes, evaluate, and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures.

Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences and intervention plans while accessing services and support from the Street Reach (SR) Shelter Program

Directly engage and develop relationships with high-risk youth who are receiving support through their brief and/or continued involvement with the Street Reach Programs (Community Outreach and Shelter)

Meet with youth individually and in a group to discuss issues related to their life and experiences, reflecting on the reasons for their involvement with the SR Shelter Program and how they might access other community-based resources that will reduce their risk for being sexually exploited

Intervene into daily life experiences to help the young person recognize risks for being exploited and to encourage alternative choices that could reduce such potentials

Engage with a youth to help them identify significant others that support their need for healthy connections and belonging

Participate with the team in making informed culturally responsive decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observations and interactions with the young people and their knowledge of the young person’s culture.

Engage youth in relevant recreational activities while involved with the SR Shelter Program

Active involvement with youth in developmentally appropriate activities within the facility

Planning for meals and grocery shopping, engaging youth in the process when appropriate

Meal preparation – encourage youth to participate in cooking and baking while accessing support from the SR Shelter Program

Follow the agency guidelines with regard to appropriate nutritional planning

Assess clothing needs and ensure that youth have clothing suitable for the season. Help youth learn how to care for their clothes

Record keeping and taking inventory at time of program intake and upon departure from the Shelter

Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of physical property, building and yard

Assist with maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles and appliances

Work with youth to ensure a clean and healthy physical environment on a daily basis

Ensure a clean environment on a daily basis for the youth of the program

Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people

Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment, which may include writing incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails

Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions

Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities

Knowledge of history and impact…