Youth Worker - Jobs in New Glasgow, NS

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POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition: Youth WorkerProgram: Roots for Youth - Roots HouseStatus: Full-Time and Part Time Positions Available.Reports to: Program CoordinatorLocation: Pictou County Roots for Youth Society,Hours of Work: Shift work 8 Hour Shifts - will include evenings and weekends and overnight shiftsJob Summary:PC Roots for Youth is a youth development organization focused on ending youthhomelessness. We operate an 8-bed emergency homeless shelter (Roots House), 1 Transition House (Aspen House), and also run various programs aimed at supporting youth to develop resilience and access educational and work opportunities for youth ages 16-24.The ideal candidate will be a warm, welcoming, kind adult who has exceptional skills atbuilding relationships with vulnerable youth in the community. Youth Workers must operate from a strength-based point of view, and have creative ideas for programming and positive activities. Candidates must be well-versed in community resources, social services and providing mentorship. Additionally, the candidate must be a reliable, responsible team-player willing to discuss viewpoints, listen to team members, share in decision making, and contribute positively to the workplace environment and culture. This position requires a criminal reference and vulnerable persons check as per Department of Community Services requirements. Pictou County Roots for Youth is committed to building a skilled diverse workforce reflective of the diverse population we serve.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with and support vulnerable youth who are experiencing homelessness.

• Mentor and support youth as a positive adult role model

• Provide crisis support for youth and their families

• Facilitate and support youth in goal development

• Facilitate and support youth in exploration and identification of their own culture

• Prepare meals for youth accessing the Roots House

• Connect Outreach youth to supports and resources in the community

• Address basic needs (safe place, food and clothing) of youth

• Ensure the shelter is clean and meets all necessary licensing requirements

• Complete daily progress reports, statistics and assessments of youth

• Participate in planning and implementation of family and community events

• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and days as needed by the program

• Transport youth when Housing Support Worker is unavailable

• Follow program expectations and adhere to industry standards and best practices including working from a trauma-informed care, grief and loss, and attachment lens

• Make intentional efforts towards creating a stable and consistent home-like environment (i.e. - modelling meal preparation or general housework)

• Managing crisis situations effectively using problem solving and de-escalation skills

• Case management responsibilities as outlined by the Program Coordinator, including facilitating and supporting youths’ connections with their Natural Supports

• Plan, organize, and implement recreational and therapeutic activities in and around the Pictou County area

• Model respectful and appropriate relationships and professional boundaries with youth and staff team

• Work collaboratively with all staff teams, reporting to the Program Coordinator

• Daily cleaning tasks, and responsible for meeting cleanliness standards of funders

• Complete any additional tasks as they are assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in mentoring or counselling youth, including youth in crisis situations
• Understanding of resources available for youth within the community.
• Understanding of culture, cultural identities and resources
• Able to manage a flexible work schedule, work in times of crisis, and under pressure
• Must keep accurate files, incident reports, attendance and other data pertaining to the project
• Ability to provide a current criminal record check, child abuse registry check
• Must have a Class 5 Drivers license and be a safe, competent driver willing to transport youth

in your own personal vehicle.

• Must carry minimum $2 million liability insurance on your personal car
• Must approach and view all youth participants with a “see-the-good” lens

Assets:

• Relevant education or experience in one-on-one mentorship, social work, community

development, lived-life experience, or other applicable fields.

• Relevant training including: current First Aid & CPR, ASIST, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Creativity and ambition
• Experience working with youth involved in or vulnerable to homelessness
• Experience working with youth involved in or vulnerable to sexual exploitation
• Experience working with youth with addictions and/or mental health issues
• Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups of youth
• Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice System, Child Protection, etc.
• Understanding of Restorative Justice theory and practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma/Degree in related fields with experience will be considered.
• Must be a ‘team-player,’ who cares for others and contributes positively to the workplace culture
• Must have strong communication skills and committed to acting with professionalism
• Experience working with at-risk rural youth and/or understanding of rural homelessness issues
• Understanding of barriers that exist for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian youth and their families. Must operate from an anti-oppression standpoint.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, PermanentJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $18.00 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Glasgow, NS B2H 3B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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