Youth Service Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public service organization seeks compassionate Youth Service Workers dedicated to supporting at-risk youth. This role involves building positive relationships and implementing therapeutic practices to foster resilience and pro-social skills. As part of a team, you will engage with diverse youth populations, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting rehabilitation and growth. Join a community-focused team in a beautiful location, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of young individuals. This opportunity offers a rewarding career path with various benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Government Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in social sciences or corrections is required.
• Extensive experience working with youth at risk is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with youth in a secure environment.
• Monitor and operate specialized equipment for safety.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Post Secondary Diploma in Social Sciences

Tools

Visual Monitors

Two-way Radio

Multiline Phone System

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 2 Casual part-time positions working up to 80 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified female candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Who We Are

The Young Offenders Facility (YOF) provides direct supervision, care and custody of youth aged 12 to 17 at the time of offence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The Youth in custody at YOF often have complex history or risk factors including substance use, mental health diagnosis, exposure to abusive/traumatic situations, challenging socioeconomic factors, gang affiliation, gender diversity and/or various cultural and spiritual backgrounds.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for Youth service workers who strive to establish a positive and professional relationship with youth in the context of therapeutic and trauma informed practices. This is achieved through a lens of cultural understanding, rehabilitative programming, positive leadership, reinforcing boundaries, while following operational policies and procedures. As a Youth Service Worker, you possess a genuine interest in working with youth to build resiliency, pro-social skills, and protective factors to reduce the risk of re-offending while ensuring the safety, security, and confidentiality of youth, staff, facility, and community.

• For more information on this job, please contact Patrick Shaw, Supervisor, Custody Services at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at [e-mail]
  
  

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
  
  

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Essential Qualifications

Important application and job requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post Secondary school Diploma in Social Sciences or Corrections, from a recognized institution.
• Extensive Experience working with youth at risk.
• Experience delivering various programs (recreational, educational, life skills, cultural) to youth.
• Experience working in a secure and open custody program.
  
  

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• A genuine interest in working with at-risk youth.
• Ability to monitor and operate specialized equipment such as visual monitors, cameras, touch screen control system, two-way radio, multiline phone system, and intercom.
• Ability to respond to challenging and aggressive behaviour, using approved communication, de-escalation and intervention techniques.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector
• Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver's Licence
• Current TB Screening
• Current First Aid/CPR Level C (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)
  
  

Job Requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Shift work, including evenings and weekends.
• Potential for mental health risks working with youth who may have a history of substance use, trauma, mental health diagnosis, unpredictable behaviours, etc.
• Potential risk of blood or body fluid exposure when applying restraints, administering CPR, and/or first aid.
• Physical demands include participation in recreational activities and sports, yard maintenance and snow removal, janitorial duties, walks, standing for extended periods, sitting, bending, stretching, lifting up to 50lbs, restraining youth up to 300lbs, and participation in year-round outdoor activities.
• Exposure to toxic cleaning solutions, client medications, narcotics, and glycol.
• Driving government vehicles
  
  

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].
  
  

Eligibility List

12 months