Youth Support Worker, Youth Transitions Program - Coquitlam, Canada - YBC

YBC

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Coquitlam, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Youth Support Worker, Youth Transitions Program

Location:
Various schools in Coquitlam and Tri-Cities

Terms:
Full-time Term Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:
March 31, 2025 (Contract extended with renewed funding)

Shift:
Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week (Evenings and Weekends dependent on program needs)

Hours:35 hours per week

Rate:
$49,977 Annually + Benefits, 15 vacation days, and sick leave

Reports To:
Supervisor, Youth Programs

Nature and Scope:

The Youth Support Worker (YSW) provides vulnerable youth, leading up to and at critical academic transition points, with the community supports and life skill development they need for educational attainment and future success.

Program delivery includes, but is not limited to, the development of youth-centered plans, facilitation of workshops, supportive counseling and the coordination of peer mentorship.

The YSW uses an outreach model to meet youth within the community, at schools, local YMCA facilities or another appropriate site.

The YSW is responsible for the effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of program services.

The YSW carries out their duties in a professional manner and in accordance with all YMCA policies and procedures, standards of practice, health and safety standards, child protection standards and contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for participants.
Collects information to confirm eligibility and completes participant intake and/or assessment to inform ongoing participant supports to reach participant and funder outcomes.
Designs, implements, and evaluates youthcentered individual action plans, inperson services and workshops as per guidelines and funder mandates.
Performs case management as per guidelines and funder mandates.
Consults with social workers, school administration, other professionals, and family/natural supports when appropriate.
Coordinates peer mentorships opportunities and relationships.
Maintains knowledge of relevant services and community resources.
Engages with schools, community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants.
Adheres to all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements including Work Alone Policy and Procedures and the Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policies and Procedures.
Inputs data accurately and timely into program designated database systems
Work within defined program budgets
Maintain accurate participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines
Collect demographic, output and outcome data for evaluation purposes and to inform and contribute to the development of funder and YMCA reports.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Social Work, Recreation Management, and or/ a combination of related education and experience.
2 years of experience working directly with vulnerable youth
Experience in client intake and assessment, case management and workshop facilitation
Experience within a team environment
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Suicide Intervention Certification an asset
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required
Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determents of health, youth development, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, program planning and outcome evaluation
Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and traumainformed practice, and strengthbased approach
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills
Working knowledge computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Teams, Office and Outlook)
Experience working with youth 121
Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with youth participants, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity
Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C with AED certificate