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Youth worker

  • North West River, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Posting language
English
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Original job description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 56 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Social service or charity agency

Tasks

  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Manage events

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Shift
  • Night
  • On call

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
More about this job

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group counselling sessions, support clients and guests with special needs, and manage events. Contribute to community service work while maintaining appropriate professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program is specified; equivalent experience may also be considered. Experience is an asset, and applicants must be prepared to complete a criminal record check and have their own transportation.

Skills

  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Counselling
  • Client Support
  • Supporting People with Special Needs
  • Event Management
  • Community Service
  • Electronic Mail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Independent Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Values and Ethics
  • Cultural Competency
  • Indigenous Community Relations

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Health Care Plan
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Free Parking
  • Employer-Paid Learning and Training
  • Team-Building Opportunities
  • Wellness Program
  • Indigenous Worker Mentorship, Coaching, and Networking
  • Cultural Competency and Awareness Training
  • Access to Elders for Support and Guidance

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Categories

  • Social Services

Keywords

  • Youth Work
  • Social Services
  • Charity Agency
  • Community Service Organization
  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Counselling
  • Special Needs Support
  • Event Management
  • Electronic Mail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Own Transportation
  • Indigenous Community Support
  • Cultural Competency Training
  • Mentorship
  • Coaching
  • Networking
  • Elder Support

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