Youth Justice Worker - New Westminster, Canada - Purpose Society

Purpose Society

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work from a personcentered, strengthsbased approach to assess the strengths and needs of youth and families.
Provide onetoone support and outreach to youth who have multiple risk factors, including mental health challenges, addictions, and complex behaviors such as FASD, or are involved in highrisk activities (e.g., sexual exploitation, street/gang involvement, criminal activity, or selfharm).
Provide goalfocused interventions by assessing client needs and developing service plans to assist youth/families in achieving objectives.
Engage in community outreach efforts.
Facilitate life skills training in both individual and group settings.
Maintain timely and accurate reports, in accordance with COA administrative standards.
Work within a collaborative practice model with various community agencies and organizations.
Provide Intensive Support and Supervision (ISSP) to adjudicated youth.
Monitor probationary curfews in the community.
Oversee community work service requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Arts in the social sciences, human services, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in the field of youth and family services.
Experience working in a nonprofit or government agency.
Knowledge of working with mental health and complex developmental behavioral conditions.
Understanding of adolescent development and challenges related to atrisk youth.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative practices and effectively collaborate with community partners (including ministry offices, law enforcement, school districts, and health authorities).
Strong interpersonal, counselling, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Class 5 driving license and vehicle required.
Must be willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate client needs; evening/weekend work may be required.
First Aid certification required.

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Eric Osmond: _Program Director, Youth Programs,_