Youth worker

On-site

From $30 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

English

1 to less than 7 months

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems
Prepare reports or case histories
Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives
Refer offenders to community and social services programs
Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community
Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
Interview probationer and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress
Conduct follow-up assessments
Evaluate offenders' progress
Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
Resolve conflict situations
Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
Implement behaviour management programs
Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervise office and volunteer staff