Housing Youth Care Worker - Regina, Canada - Street Culture Project

Street Culture Project

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Title:
_ Youth Care Worker_

Reports to:
_ Staffing Coordinators_

Based at:
_SCP Peer Homes & Youth Shelter_

Employment:
_Full Time_

Pay Range:
_$16-20_

Hours:
_35+ hours/week, flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review_

Start Date:

Supporting Contracts:
_Ministry of Social Services_

Description:

As a Youth Care Worker your primary role is to provide trauma informed, strength based, relationship focused, and youth centered support to SCP's youth.

You will supervise, engage with, and make sure the needs of the youth are met.

This includes but is not limited to supporting and implementing case plans, assisting with programming delivery, assisting youth with activities of daily living and life skill development, and championing positive relationships and healthy choices.

Before the end of your shift you are responsible for documenting all pertinent information and communicating pressing concerns to the case management team.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Secondary completion required
Front line youth care experience preferred
Preference will be given to applicants with
Experience working with Indigenous populations
Experience working with community resources
Experience supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, experiencing current/previous exploitation, & managing substance use and/or mental health concerns.

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

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Cultural sensitivity required
Self directing with strong initiative; intrinsically motivated
Strong communication skills & precise documentation
Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
Well developed time management, organizational skills, & attention to detail
Preference will be given to applicants with

CPR/First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), Mental Health First Aid & Water Safety

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Youth Advocacy & Support Requirements

Youth engagement
1on1's, help with chores, take youth shopping, teach life skills, meet the day to day needs of SCP youth
House duties

- grocery shopping, house laundry, cooking, house chores/cleanliness, update communication board, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, refilling bus passes

Assisting with programming
Schedule and document resident appointments (health, justice, education, etc.)
Transportation/accompaniment to resident appointments as required
Communicate with Case Plan Coordinator and team around ongoing resident issues
Medication administration and handling

Case Management Requirements

Assist with implementing case plans for all residents
Assist with quarterly completion of:
Case conferences, Action plans, Eco maps, CAFAS
Apricot Documentation:
Update Case Management documents, case notes, journals, com logs
Incident and disclosure reports as required
Communication with External Supports (MSS, Probation, Child & Youth, etc)

Program Development & Administration Requirements

Attend regular staff meetings
Review all pertinent information and communications
Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
Establish rapport and liaise with representatives of MSS including social workers and management

What you get in return