Youth Care Worker

Street Culture Kidz Project Inc; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Youth Care Worker, providing vital support to youth in transitional housing. You'll engage in crisis response, case management, and community advocacy, making a significant impact in their lives. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth within a passionate team dedicated to youth development.

Benefits

Vacation pay

Scheduling flexibility

Opportunities for growth

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Front-line youth care experience preferred.
• Experience with Indigenous populations and youth with exceptionalities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to youth in transitional housing.
• Implement youth case plans and document progress.
• Engage in crisis response and conflict mediation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Awareness

Time Management

Emotional Intelligence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR / First-Aid (B)

Crisis Intervention (DPVS)

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Job Description

Title :

Youth Care Worker

Reports to :

Staffing Coordinators, Director of Transitional Housing

Based at :

Multiple Locations

Pay Range :

$16 - 20 based on education and experience

Hours :

Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review

Supporting Contracts : Ministry of Social Services

Description :

As a Youth Care Worker in SCP's transitional housing program, your primary role is to provide trauma-informed, strength-based, relationship-focused, and youth-centred support to the residents of SCP's youth shelter (short-term transitional housing) and peer homes (long-term transitional housing). You will be responsible for youth engagement, crisis response, medication administration, executing case management plans, assisting with programming delivery, youth advocacy, and community engagement for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. Youth Care Workers are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches in the completion of their duties and fulfillment of their role.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
• Front-line youth care experience preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with Indigenous populations, community resources, and supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma / PTSD / CPTSD, exploitation, substance use, and mental health concerns.

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• Valid Driver’s License with Driver's Abstract
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural awareness required
• Self-directing with strong initiative; intrinsically motivated
• Strong communication skills & precise documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
• Well-developed time management, organizational skills, & attention to detail
• Preference given to those with CPR / First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, & Water Safety certifications

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Youth Advocacy & Support

• Youth engagement (NHA, trauma-informed, strength-based)
• One-on-one support, chores, shopping, life skills teaching, and daily needs assistance
• Peer home / shelter duties: grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, chores, communication updates, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, bus pass refills
• Scheduling and documenting resident appointments (health, justice, education)
• Transporting or accompanying youth to appointments
• Communicating with Case Plan Coordinator and team about youth issues
• Medication administration and handling
• Assisting with programming
• Crisis response and de-escalation
• Conflict mediation between youth

Case Management

• Implementing youth case plans
• Quarterly case conferences, action plans, eco-maps, & CAFAS completion
• Updating case management documents, notes, journals, communication logs
• Reporting incidents and disclosures
• Communicating with external supports (MSS, Probation, Child & Youth services)

Program Development & Administration

• Attending staff meetings
• Building rapport with MSS representatives
• Reviewing relevant communications and documentation
• Maintaining knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and protocols

What you get in return!

• Making a difference in the lives of youth
• Continuous learning & professional development
• A passionate work family
• Vacation pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Opportunities for growth within SCP

The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefits package, including life, AD&D, dental, vision, extended health, massage, chiropractic, and matching RRSP contributions.

In the interest of providing internal staff with opportunities, positions are typically posted internally first. SCP is committed to reflecting the diversity of the youth we serve and encourages Indigenous applicants to apply.