JOB POSTING

Position: Child and Youth Support Worker

Employment Type: Casual

Closing Date: May 26, 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Child and Youth Support Worker provides a safe and supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, develop positive relationships, and build confidence and skills of life. This is a casual position that reports to the Coordinator of Child and Youth Supports. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency.

Duties include

One-to-one assignments intended to strengthen and support children and youth by:

o Preventing, reducing, or eliminating behaviours which may place the child, family, or community at risk
o Preventing out of home placements
o Improving individual functioning, ability to cope in social settings, independence, and life skills
o Encouraging positive and healthy lifestyles
o Engaging in social and recreational activities
o Providing support, supervision, and encouragement in activities

· Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including casework documentation, correspondence, reports, and statistical recording as required.

· Adhere to all reporting requirements regarding child protection and follow through according to agency policy and procedures.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

· Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

· Some post-secondary education preferred

· Experience working with youth would be considered an asset

· Other relevant combinations of education and experience may be considered

Skills:

· Ability to establish rapport with children and youth

· Sensitivity to and respect for individual needs and values

· Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations

· Ability to work evenings and weekends

· Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

Final candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

Final candidates are required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination status.

Compensation:

$16.81/hour

Submit resume, cover letter and references to:

Mail:

Martha Hollinger, Executive Assistant
Family Service Saskatoon
#102 - 506 25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7

Family Service Saskatoon thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posting opens on May 11, 2023, and closes on May 26, 2023, at 5:00 pm

Family Service Saskatoon is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, color, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $16.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of vaccination status

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2023-05-26

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