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Youth Support Worker
Justin Slade Youth Foundation
10500 Morrison Street, Fort McMurray, AB
From $18.72 an hour
Part-time
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Job details

From $18.72 an hour
Casual dress, Flexible schedule
Part-time
Weekends as needed
10500 Morrison Street, Fort McMurray, AB

Full job description

Youth Workers are responsible for administering programs for youth aged 12 to 17 and promoting their personal, educational, and social development.

Reports To:

-Program Coordinator

- Executive Director

Minimum Requirements

- Standard CPR/First Aid is beneficial

- Able to provide a recent (no more than three month old) criminal record check

- Drivers License and own transportation required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth Worker assumes and performs the following:

  • Promote effective team work between youth workers and volunteers.
  • Seek out new opportunities to engage youth.
  • Promote a positive environment for youth.
  • Engage youth in positive experiences.
  • Act as a mentor and provide emotional support to youth.

Operational Management

  • Work with the Program Coordinator and other staff members to ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and confidentiality is maintained.

Program Planning and Administration

  • Assist the Program Coordinator in planning, organizing and running events for youth.
  • Be aware of and comply with Foundation policies and standards.
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects, as appropriate.
  • Aid in program data collection.
  • Provide youth with resources and referrals to appropriate organizations, as appropriate.
  • Provide administrative support, as appropriate.
  • Supervise youth.

Financial Planning and Management

  • Participate in fundraising activities, as appropriate.

Community Relations and Advocacy

  • Establish strong relationships with youth and youth groups to grow the organization.
  • Work with the Program Coordinator and Executive Director/Operations Manager to establish and implement new and creative methods to promote programs, inform youth of Foundation services, and to recruit youth to Foundation programs.

Risk Management

  • Ensure that each youth is safe and that unsafe activities do not take place.
  • Comply with all risk management policies and procedures.
  • Record any safety incidents that occur during shift.
  • Inform management if other staff members, volunteers, etc. are failing to comply with policies and standards

This position is ideal for a student or someone seeking part-time evening and weekend work who is passionate about supporting youth. The Youth Support Worker will help facilitate engaging programs and activities, build positive relationships with youth ages 12–17, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support off-site programming at various locations. A valid driver’s licence and reliable personal transportation are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.72 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

  • Do you have your own transportation?

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Location:

  • Fort McMurray, AB (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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