Part Time Centre Worker - Medicine Hat, Canada - Be YOUth Centre

Description

Part Time Centre Worker

Position Summary:

• Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for ensuring the safe participation of youth accessing programs and activities at the Be YOUth Centre.
• This position will be approximately 1015 hours per week.
• The Centre Worker will improve the physical, social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and cultural health of youth, build resiliency in youth and provide safe, social, recreational and employment opportunities for youth in the community and surrounding area through youth engagement activities, education initiatives and positive role modeling.

Employee Expectations:


1.


Professional Practice:
− Always represent the BYC in a professional manner in the community.

− Empower, encourage, and respect youth, families, and team members at all times.

− Abide by the BYC Oath of Confidentiality and Policy and Procedure Manual.

− Be familiar with and follow the Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives of the BYC.

− Direct any questions or concerns from self, youth, or members of the public to the BYC

Executive Director.

− Participate in BYC staff meetings and team building sessions.

− Participate in any professional development workshops, training sessions and forums to foster professional development.

− Sound organizational and interpersonal skills.

− Reliable and dependable.

− Establish and maintain effective relationships within a team environment through respect, conflict resolution and active participation.

− Complete designated tasks in a timely manner and contribute ideas collaboratively.

− Work independently, but also in a team environment.


2.


Communication:
− Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills (active listening, empathy, etc.)

− Use appropriate non-verbal behaviours (tone of voice, eye contact, body language, etc.)

− Use assertiveness skills as a primary communication tool.

− Demonstrate strong presentation and group facilitation skills.

− Demonstrate clear, concise, consistent, and accurate communication both written and verbally.

− Engage and build relationships with community partners.

− Knowledge of community groups, organizations, and resources.

− Network with community partners to improve services and support for youth and build community capacity.

− Provide information and/or referrals for youth families to access community resources.


3.

Day to Day Operations of BYC and Special Events:

− Be aware of and receptive to what is taking place at the BYC during shifts worked.

− Ensure the safety of all participants at the BYC during shifts worked.

− Manage youth group dynamic.

− Adapt activities to suit the needs of clients and encourage their involvement.

− Encourage youth to take responsibility at the BYC and the contents therein.

− Assist the BYC team in addressing identified needs of youth through referrals to expert organizations after approval from the Executive Director.

− Maintenance of the BYC including: o Daily Cleaning o Errands to various stores to replenish Centre supplies o Icy Mountain Water to refill water jugs


4.

Facilitation of Related Programs and Activities:
− Support of coordination with BYC Specialized Summer and Winter community-based programming.

− Supervision and support of Community Service/Alternative Justice programs.


5.


Reporting and Evaluation:
− Basic computer skills are an asset.

− Assist the Executive Director in the evaluation of programs by engaging youth in evaluations and giving constructive feedback on the outcomes of events.

− Report any illegal or questionable activities happening in or around the BYC to the

Executive Director and complete a BYC Incident Report Form.

− Fill out an Incident Report Form as per BYC Policy and Procedure for any incidents that take place and report to the Executive Director.

− Knowledge of legal reporting guidelines.


6.


Self:
− Set, maintain and communicate appropriate boundaries in a manner that is authentic, respectful, honest, and clear.

− Actively seek and integrate supervisor and staff feedback.

− Identify signs of personal fatigue and workplace related burnout and practice self-care strategies.


7. Performs other duties as delegated by the BYC's Executive Director.

Qualifications:


Formal Education:

− Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Social Work, Health, Human

Services, Education, Social or Behavioural Sciences or related training/experience and/or enrolled in Post Secondary Education or Grade 12/GED equivalent.

− Knowledge and experience working with youth and related issues.


Other Requirements:

− Police Information Vulnerable Sector Record Check

− Child Intervention Record Check

− Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

− ASIST (suicide intervention training)

− Valid Driver's License and a Reliable Vehicle

− $2 Million Third Party Liability Auto Insura