Job Type: Part-Time (minimum 20 hours per week.)
Reports to: Rendalyn Home Supervisor
About the YWCA: The YWCA is a leader in Prince Albert, providing awareness and advocacy for Women and other vulnerable individuals within our community. Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities to achieve
Responsibilities: The Youth Support Worker will empower clientele to make positive choices that will help lead them towards self sufficiency while ensuring contract obligations are met.
Qualifications:
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Must be a good role model and demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle.
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Experience working with teenage youth.
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Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
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Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement.
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Must be flexible and willing to learn.
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Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
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Excellent communication (written & verbal), and interpersonal skills.
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Maintain strict confidentiality and building security;
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All applicants must have a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license.
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Must pass Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Caring and compassionate attitude.
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Must be a positive role model of life and social skills for clientele.
Remuneration: $23.54 per hour
YWCA Additional Benefits:
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Paid Vacation Time;
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Paid Sick Time;
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Benefit Packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD) employee pays portion;
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5% Matching Pension Plan;
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Professional development opportunities
Duties:
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Work closely with young expectant mothers/mothers with young children.
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Help identify career goals, and barriers to employment and assist youth with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes, and preparing for job interviews.
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Maintain building security & safe home environment.
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Prepare and cook for 10 or more youth.
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Maintain an accurate daily log.
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Plan fun & educational activities for youth.
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Support and guide the clients, teaching them responsibility/life skills as they transition into adulthood/independence;
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Ensure nightly cleaning duties are complete.
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Ensure major housecleaning duties are complete as well as normal everyday cleaning/chores.
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Attend staff meetings.
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Provide support and advocacy to the clients of the YWCA.
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Provide feedback to the Supervisor regarding clients.
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Provide feedback to the Supervisor on major issues and incident reports.
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Some administrative duties.
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Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Manager in the event of a major crisis.
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Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first.
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Work unsupervised.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Any other duties as requested.
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probationary period.
