Casual Child and Youth Workers

CGI Njoyn; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist and support youth in achieving their personal goals. This role involves teaching essential life skills, supervising engaging activities, and ensuring the basic needs of youth are met. You will play a crucial part in fostering a positive environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals and enjoy working in a supportive and dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting youth and teaching life skills.
• Ability to supervise and engage in developmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth in achieving personal goals and developing life skills.
• Supervise activities that promote social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Well-being

Problem Solving

Life Skills Teaching

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certifications in Youth Support

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist and support youth with developing and achieving personal goals.
2. Teach and encourage age-appropriate life skills such as communication, emotional well-being, problem solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and being a positive role model.
3. Supervise and participate in programming and activities that promote social, emotional, and physical development to build competence and self-worth and achieve personal goals.
4. Ensure individuals' basic needs are met, including personal care, life skills, and social/occupational skills.
5. Perform daily household tasks at the residence/program facility, which may include cleaning, laundry, or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks.
6. Drive children/youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, community resources, and support networks.
7. Plan, support, and/or deliver culturally appropriate programs, services, workshops, and outings, encouraging youth to learn and participate in their culture.
8. Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of individual service plans, as well as program-specific policies and procedures.