Child and Youth Worker - Trenton, Canada - Quinte West Youth Centre

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) will work closely with the Executive Director by ensuring those who attend the Quinte West Youth Centre (QWYC) respect our "Code of Conduct", respect fellow youth members and staff, as well as adhere to all health and safety procedures.

The CYW will be working with youth between the ages of 10 and 18 of all demographics and backgrounds. This position will oversee a variety of programming, including our new youth male program.

This position will be responsible for supervising youth in a positive manner, lead activities, provide appropriate resources, create positive rapport with our youth and assess youth members skill strengths and needs.

CYW will be required to provide detail reports, participate in data collection and reporting of interactions with youth members. As a small non-profit, this position will include daily cleaning and basic maintenance within the building.

This position will also require availability at all of our fundraising events and participate in all outreach events, which do occur outside of regular schedule shifts.

Our programs include:

• What's Cooking Meal Program
• Sports and Recreation
• Mental Wellness
• YouthLYNK volunteer program
• Career a Year

- and others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• A Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Psychology or related field;
• Experience with working with youth
• Understanding of youth's mental health;
• Knowledge of local resources, including mental health supports, housing supports, etc.;
• Ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience with and strong knowledge of communicating with donors;
• Current First Aid Certificate;
• Driver's License is required with reliable transportation;
• Have a valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening;
• Nonprofit experience will be considered an asset.

This position starts at 30 hours a week, with the potential of moving to 40 hours a week. Benefits are available after a 6 month probationary period.

The Employer reserves the right to waive the required qualifications in the event of other exceptional qualifications or experience.


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$18.00-$20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability