youth worker - Wiarton, Canada - Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Youth services
• First nations settlements

Work setting

• Rural area
• Aboriginal band council
• Youth drop-in centre
• Social service or charity agency

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Children

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Child welfare check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?