Youth Justice Worker - Overnights

FERNIE YOUTH SERVICES

YOUTH JUSTICE WORKER, ISLAND ROAD PROGRAM - OVERNIGHTS

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Seeking candidates driven by caring, purpose and making a difference in the lives of young people!

About Us:

Fernie Youth Services gives opportunities to young people that have been given up on, marginalized and excluded from opportunity. Guided by values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence we serve young people in and at risk of being in conflict with the law on a journey towards reintegration and purposeful living. Caring Beyond Reason is at the heart of our programs for young people and their families and at the heart of all we do.

To date, Fernie has put over 6,000 young men and women on new paths to become contributing, law-abiding citizens.

What’s it like to work here?

Always going above and beyond, we give the next generation hope to become the best versions of themselves.

That is us. An organization of diverse professionals focused on creating a feeling of hope and of purpose in the young persons we support. And we support each other, through learning, listening and support to develop a career of value and meaning, wherever you are on your career journey. And we have big plans! Journey of Hope, our 4-year strategic plan, is full of exciting new ideas to expand our reach – to reach more young people, in more communities, and in more ways – for the next 6,000 young people.

About the Role: Youth Justice Worker, Island Road Program

The Island Road Open Custody Program supports boys aged 12-18 during their time in the justice system through case management, education, health care and deep mentoring allowing them to successfully return to their communities, prepared for a more productive, safer way of life.

The YJW provides care, supervision and mentorship of clients in a community-based Youth Justice Residence at Fernie Youth Services. This work includes collaborating with Island Road and other Fernie Youth Services staff and key stakeholders to create a youth-centered, supportive and safe environment, in alignment with current legislation, agency policies, and youth case management goals.

The YJW is a key member of the Island Road program team, working with the entire Island Road team, under the direction of the Coordinator, Youth Justice Programs.

This individual performs a variety of duties aimed at supporting the youth in the program to achieve personal growth and goal achievement, in terms of education, life and social skills, and other key pillars of Fernie Youth Services, all with the aim of successful community reintegration.

As a member of the Island Road Program team, the YJW will work collaboratively with not only Island Road staff, but also staff in other Fernie Youth Services Programs, like Youth Transition Services and Fernie Works, to support and mentor youth in achieving their overall case management goals. Additionally, this role will work with external stakeholders, for referrals, intake and other elements of case management, like Probation Officers, Ministry officials, teachers and educational staff, health care workers and others.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Provide mentoring, coaching and support; encourage positive, pro-social behavior; develop a meaningful and supportive relationship with participating youth, with appropriate boundaries.
• Create a safe, supportive and productive environment in the program.
• Listen and respond to youth needs, obstacles and interests.
• Deliver meaningful programming with youth, under the direction of the Coordinator, which may include athletic activities; recreational programming; life and social skills; informal individual and group counselling and mentoring.
• Supervise and participate in youth activities.
• Support youth in meaningful…