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

Street Culture Project

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

1 week 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_

Supporting Contracts:
_Ministry of Social Services_

Description:

As a Youth Care Worker in SCP's long term transitional housing program you will support the day to day operations of a peer home that houses 5 youth between the ages of You will be responsible for youth engagement, crisis response, medication administration, executing case management plans, assisting with program delivery, youth advocacy and community engagement.

Youth Care Workers are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering all SCP mandated approaches.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
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)
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Valid Driver's License with Driver's Abstract:

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance:

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Cultural awareness required

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
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
Assisting with programming

Case Management Requirements

Assist with implementing case plans for all residents
Assist with quarterly completion of case conferences, action plans, eco maps, & CAFAS
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
Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
Establish rapport and liaise with representatives of MSS including social workers and management

What you get in return