Relentless Youth Outreach Worker - Edmonton, Canada - YOUCAN Youth Services

YOUCAN Youth Services

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Relentless Youth Outreach Worker Job Description

YOUCAN Youth Services is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to empowering youth so they have the knowledge, support and skills to remove themselves from harm's way.

We assist young people in transitioning into employment or back into education. Our Mission is to engage young people to transform their lives by interrupting the cycle of harm.

We believe in a 50/50 attitude and approach when working with youth; we will work very hard for them, but we expect them to work very hard for themselves.

Job Summary

The core function of the Relentless Youth Outreach Worker (RYOW) is to engage and support at-risk youth in a process of change over time resulting in long term, sustainable behavior changes that allow young people to move out of their current negative situation and into safe and healthy lives.

The RYOW will work closely with team members, supervisors and other support workers to ensure that each young person is moving toward the outcomes of:

Responsibilities

Understand, practice and promote the vision, mission, and values of the organization
Maintain a caseload of 1215 youth
Build and maintain healthy relationships with youth, ensuring 23 intentional weekly contacts with each youth on the caseload
Work with youth's support team to plan and implement engagement activities
Communicate with school personnel to support educational success and advancement and with employers to secure employment opportunities and support job retention
Relentless outreach and followup with youth: on the street, in their homes, in the courts, at school etc., especially during times of relapse
Work with youth to create opportunities for personal development and employment readiness training
Advocate for youth needs with respect to housing, legal assistance, mental health supports, academic achievement, employment, etc.
Plan and lead restorative processes when appropriate: Circles & Mediations
Maintain contact with other supports in the youth's life (social workers, probation officers, teachers, parents/guardians etc.)
Engage in ongoing personal and professional development to increase capacity to serve young people
Document/log daily occurrences and complete reports on activities as needed
Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study or equivalent experience
Strong administration, planning and time management skills
Understanding of and experience working with atrisk, multiculturally diverse youth
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Capacity to think and act intentionally and strategically to help youth change behavior
Capacity for creative conflict resolution and violence prevention
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work constructively and cooperatively in a team setting
Knowledge and experience with case management and data tracking
Proficient with office software
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills in a fastpaced environment
A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
Flexibility with work hours/schedule as required for youth needs
Valid Driver's License with insurance of two million dollar liability
Completion of criminal record and child welfare check

Closing Date:
Resumes will be reviewed, and interviews booked immediately. Only those invited to participate in the interview process will be contacted.

Benefits + Six weeks holidays**
Salary: $54,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following AB Health recommendations. We have PPE and hand sanitizer on site. Regular cleaning.

Work Location:
In person