Youth Outreach Worker - Harmony Home

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried (37.5 hours per week as best suits the needs of the program).

Reports to: Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager

Responsibilities: Support youth aged 15–21 by providing mentorship, life skills development, advocacy, crisis support, and individualized case management. Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment while maintaining the cleanliness and security of the program and assisting clients, visitors, and community partners as needed.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the human services field and/or post-secondary education.
• Experience working with diverse and Indigenous populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge in community resources, supports, and other agencies is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement. 
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Drivers Licence.
• Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct & Ethics Agreement.
• Successful completion of a YWCA Security Clearance, including a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Ensure interactions with clients and visitors are professional, respectful, and client-centered.
• Provide required services in a timely and flexible manner that responds to clients' circumstances and needs.
• Provide information, referrals, and connections to community services and financial supports.
• Meet with clients to obtain case history and background information to develop case plans related to their goals and needs. 
• Transport clients to and from recreational/cultural activities, & appointments.
• Assist with job searches and employment for youth residing at Harmony Home.
• Provide support, referrals, and advocacy for the clients. 
• Assistance with Program and Policy development.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Social Services.
• Ensure polices are adhered to as per contracts with the Ministry of Social Services.
• Provide support to the clients of YWCA Youth Peer Support Homes.
• Provide feedback to the Youth Services Manager and Peer Homes Supervisor on major issues and incident reports.
• Some administrative duties.
• Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours as part of the On-Call Rotation.  Contact the Youth Services Manager in teh event of a major crisis.
• Statistical tracking and reporting. 
• Complete Daily Logs.
• Liaise with Public and Private School systems to ensure youth are participating in their learning plans.
• Any other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager. 

YWCA Additional Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Benefit packages including Life Insurance, Health, Dental, and Long-Term Disability; the employee contributes a portion.
• 1 EDO per month;
• 5% matching pension;
• Professional development opportunities;

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