Nature of Position
The Youth Outreach Worker makes a significant contribution to youth and families by providing weekly one to one and/or group activities to support teen’s interests, abilities, and goals by implementing family and person-centred plans. Support will include opportunity to practice skills that increase success in daily living and ensure access to community and healthy relationships within and outside the program. This program aims to help teens and families prepare for life during and after high school.
The Youth Outreach Worker reports to the Youth Outreach Coordinator.
Required Abilities
- Works as a team member in settings where youth participate to plan and implement strategies and activities for inclusion. Encourages and provides modeling/mentorship to promote successful involvement and interaction of youths with their peers
- Works as a team member to plan and implement activities and experiences to meet goals and objectives.
- Participate in on-going evaluations of plans, goals and objectives. Participates in team meetings, completes observations, assessments, and contributes to the development of the Service Plan.
- Maintains records, documentation and reporting which is objective, complete, timely and in keeping with inclusion powell river standards.
- Responds immediately to emergencies including incidents of child abuse, in accordance with funder guidelines, inclusion powell river policies and procedures using common sense and good judgement at all times
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge in the field, participates actively in the evaluation process and in training opportunities. Contributes to a learning organization by self-reflecting on their practice, sharing ideas and contributing to planning and discussions about service. Seeks input and support when concerns or questions arise
- Adheres to inclusion powell river policies and procedures. Understands the service principles, CARF standards, ministry guidelines and ensures that all of these form the basis for all work performed.
Qualifications
- Completion of a diploma in Community Support Work, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field of study
- Recent experience working with youth with support needs
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Criminal Record Check (renewable every 5 years)
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance
Requirements for hiring and ongoing Employment
- Criminal Record Check (renewable every 5 years)
- A valid WCB-approved First Aid Certificate (renewable every 3 years)
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.54-$31.61 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have a certificate or diploma in Community Support Work, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field of study
Work Location: In person