Youth Transition Unit - Regina, Canada - Street Culture Project

Street Culture Project

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
_ Youth Transition Unit Manager_

Reports to:
_ Director of Program Development_

Based at:
_Head Office_

Pay Range:
_$ _

Hours:
_Full time hours/week) flexibility in scheduling required_

3month probation and review_

Description

SCP's Youth Transition Unit's (YTU) mission is to support youth in the mastery of the fundamental skills required for independence.

The YTU Manager is responsible for the YTU contract, budgets, data collection/analysis, and managing the YTU caseworker team.

Working closely with the YTU team and the Director of Program Development, the YTU Manager creates innovative solutions and initiatives for program growth and evolution, expands program resources, and develops community connections.

The YTU Manager provides front line support as needed and is a resource for youth in both 1:1 and group settings.

They are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP policies and mandated approaches in the completion of their duties as they ensure the YTU program meets/exceeds all funder requirements.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)
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Post-secondary education - certificate, diploma or degree in human services or related field (equivalencies may be considered)
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1+ year youth care, human services, or related field
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1+ year management, leadership experience

Knowledge and Experience in
Gap identification & resource allocation
Working with Indigenous & vulnerable populations
Mental health, substance use, & intergenerational trauma
Job coaching, team development, & program coordination
Exceptionalities; cognitive impairments, learning challenges (ex. FASD, ADHD)
Youth centered philosophy, trauma informed care, & strength based approaches
Conflict resolution, mediation, nonviolent communication, & motivational interviewing

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)
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Valid Driver's License with Driver's Abstract:

Criminal Record Check with
Vulnerable Sector Clearance:

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Cultural awareness required:

Highly motivated to develop and inspire others
Commitment to personal development, resilience, & growth
Desire to create change, raise social awareness, & challenge the status quo
Exceptional organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, & accuracy
Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, & communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Adhere to both agency and funder reporting requirements
Ensure that contractual obligations are being consistently met or exceeded
Ensure that all casemanagement is completed in a timely manner
Ensure that recruitment and training of YTU team complies with policy and procedures
Manage the youth selection and matching process
Conduct & document staff evaluations according to policy
Informal checkins
Quarterly formal checkins
Annual reviews
Collaborate with the Director of Program Development to bridge program gaps
As required, advocate for youth in the community and provide mediation
Develop and provide (1:1 and group) youth services and programming
Appointment facilitation
Assistance with securing employment/education/housing
Providing opportunities for fun in both an individual and group setting
Create and implement opportunities for
Community and cultural connection
Educational learning
Recreational outings
Specific life skills development
Lead weekly & monthly staff meetings
Performs other duties as required