Isucceed Youth Navigator - Edmonton, Canada - iHuman Youth Society

iHuman Youth Society

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society ("iHuman") is a non-profit organization operating since 1997 whose mission is to serve marginalized youth; promoting their inclusion in the community through crisis intervention, arts, mentorship, and life skills development programming.

iHuman embraces everyone.

From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diverse initiatives that support our youth, we're doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world.

Our name comes from an Inuit term identifying the symbiotic relationship of the individual within the collective community; 'one for all and all for one'.

iHuman offers a creative work environment that impacts vulnerable and marginalized youth positively.

About the Role:

This is a part time role working 22.5 hours/week. The range of the hourly wage is $19 to $21.50/hour. After completing the probation period, employees are offered generous health and dental benefits.

What you would do:

Conduct youth intake assessments for suitability to iHuman programming
Provide youth with an introduction to iHuman rules and acceptable behaviours (Full Value Contract)
Monitor and maintain youth program registration and signin
Observe and provide solutions to youth issues or needs impacting programming as they arise; encourage youth to engage in, or directly connect youth to colleagues for programming and services
Connect youth with supports and services within and external to iHuman
Deescalate crises as they arise; document critical incidents as necessary; interact with EMS, EPS, or other community stakeholders in the instance of critical incidents
Provide logístical and event support as needed for programming or event activities, including community engagement opportunities
Coordinate with other iSucceed Navigators, iHuman Youth Resources teammates, iHuman Studios Assistants and CYR partners daily
Monitor front door; answers phones; coordinate with colleagues
Help input and maintain funderrequired and agencyrequested data
Document noteworthy incidents and observations with the people we serve and maintain clear communication with teammates and supervisor
Attend required staff meetings to provide input on studio operations
Cleaning and organizing as needed
Programming and future planning with the Youth Resources team
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Related education or minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Experience working with highrisk youth and/or youth with special needs
Trauma Informed and Harm Reduction education is an asset.
Cultural Competency and/or Indigenous Studies an asset.
Arts (visual, music, performance, dance, fashion, fine arts) experience and education is an asset
Administrative experience is an asset
Strong demonstration of skills in adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Basic competency using MS Office and with Mac and PCs
A clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Closing Date:
December 8, 2023

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume in one document (Word doc or PDF).

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
$19.00-$21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits: