Rewarding Employment Opportunity
Youth Worker – My Homes
The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires a Youth Worker interested in Full Time, Part Time, and Casual shifts for My Homes – Youth Housing Program within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Required – Daytime/Evenings/Weekends/Awake Overnights).
EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.
The My Homes Residential Program seeks to provide support services for hard to serve youth who have been involved in at risk & high-risk lifestyles. The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with youth.
Qualifications:
· Post-secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
· Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
· Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
· Working knowledge of computers/windows
· Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
· A good understanding of EGADZ and our mission
· Training in CPR and ASIST (ASIST training within the first 6 months of employment)
· Must have a valid Class 5 Experienced driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).
· Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months)
· Ability to work shift work is a must-days/evenings/nights as well as weekends
Starting Wage $24.27 per hour
Pension and Health Benefits available for Full Time employees and Part Time roles over 20 hours per week.
Cover Letters and Resumes labelled – Full Time Youth Worker- My Homes, Part Time Youth Worker-My Homes, or Casual Youth Worker-My Homes can be emailed to [email protected]. Please specify the position you are applying for.
EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: From $23.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available for shiftwork, which can include days, evenings, and awake overnights?
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
