Youth Support Worker
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
About the position: Youth Support Worker will assist children and youth developing life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources. Providing individual care and guidance. The candidate will work with the Prevention & Recovery and Cultural staff in the communities, with youth, community members, and health care professional workers.Duties:
- Increasing awareness and understanding of issues among First Nations youth;
- Willingness to contribute in thoughtful and innovative ways to development and implementation of awareness and prevention;
- Assist in organizing a committee in each community and engaging youth to discuss relevant issues and concerns;
- Participate in developing youth planning in each community;
- Assist P&R and Cultural team/program in facilitating grief workshops;
- Inspire youth to live a healthy lifestyle;
- Attend Meetings, case conferences and trainings as required;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor &/or designate
- Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Strong organizational skills & able to multitask;
- Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations and writing reports;
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team;
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
- Ability to speak/understand Cree and/or knowledge of Cree culture is an asset;
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening;
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License;