Fanily Support Youth Worker

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

George Gordon First Nation is seeking a Family Support Youth Worker to provide individual and group sessions that develop life skills, promote healthy lifestyles, and support personal well-being for youth in the community.

You will plan, implement and evaluate prevention programs, coordinate youth activities, and assist youth with daily living needs while maintaining detailed records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and families in a community setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver prevention programs and sessions.
• Strong communication and boundary management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions to support youth wellbeing.
• Plan ongoing prevention programs including after-school and weekend activities.
• Coordinate attendance at events and assist with daily living supports.
• Maintain records and document daily activities.

Skills

Youth work

Group facilitation

Life skills coaching

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Location:

GORDON FIRST NATION

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Education:

Completed at least some post-secondary

Application Information

Employer Name:
George Gordon First Nation

The Family Support Youth Worker is responsible for providing individual and group sessions with the purpose of developing life skills, promoting healthy lifestyles, relationships, and personal well-being for youth within the community and will undertake the planning, development and implementation of these Prevention Program services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions while providing a safe, nurturing environment for youth.
• Plan an ongoing series of youth Prevention Programs, to be offered at various times, including weekends, evenings and during school vacations, and work to prevent youth from going into care by offering services and supports with appeal.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of support services to youth.
• Respect and protect the rights of youth and their families, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination, their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture, their right to privacy and dignity, and their right to live free from retaliation, discrimination, and abuse.
• Teach by example, mentor, and demonstrate the process of finding, integrating, using, and sharing information.
• Coordinate youth attendance at social and recreational events.
• Promote and encourage each individual to maintain an optimum level of health, well-being, and self-esteem.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Support youth with problem solving, compatibility, and conflict resolution.
• Promote the integration and acceptance of youth in the community.
• Assist youth with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community, and financial support as needed.
• Maintaining current knowledge of medications, food allergies, and any diagnoses or sensitivities of each client.
• Document daily activities and submit detailed report