Youth Care Worker

Listuguj; Pointe-à-la-Croix; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a passionate Youth Care Worker to inspire and guide youth towards healthy lifestyles. This role involves leading engaging recreational programs, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the development of self-esteem and leadership skills among children. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic team environment, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the well-being of the youth. If you're eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while enjoying a rewarding work experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth in recreational settings.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships through positive interactions with youth.
• Lead recreational programs and ensure safety during activities.
• Document progress and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR Certification

Flexibility

Education

High School Graduate

Certificate in Child/Youth Work

Job description

Title: Youth Care Worker

Start Date: May 2025

Term: Full-Time

Accountable to: Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate

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Summary of Function:

The Social Services Directorate is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, and responsible candidate to work in a dynamic team environment, assist in carrying out activities with the community youth to develop and promote healthy lifestyles, and active living through sports and recreation. Act as a role model by demonstrating healthy lifestyles, healthy eating, and physical activity. Provide guidance to the youth and support and developing their self-esteem and confidence and leadership skills through recreational activities. During the school year the hours of work will be Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the summer the hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Duties:

• Build Meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with the children and youth who attend the center and implement appreciative intervention strategies when deemed necessary (ie. Crisis intervention, problem-solving, etc.)
• Lead programs in a positive and professional manner.
• Monitors and engages in all programming (ie. Recreational, sports and leisure activities), while ensuring safety (ex. Providing supervision, responding to emergencies and/or providing first assistance when required.)
• Participating in the evaluation and in documenting the progress of the Youth Centre Program.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas and common spaces (ex. Cleaning up after activities and placing items back in their rightful place, sanitizing equipment after use, etc.)
• Maintaining consistency and structure by abiding to and enforcing Youth Centre regulations and expectations.
• Maintain a log of the Youth Centre’s activities and any incidents that may occur during the Youth Worker Shift.
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices.
• Remain flexible (i.e. willingness to learn new skills and enhance professional development)
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• All duties and responsibilities outlined above are respective, but not all inclusive.

Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Experience/knowledge of child development and working with children and youth.
• Experience in sports and recreational field is essential.
• High School Graduate: Certificate in child/youth work would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties.
• Good previous work history (Performance and attendance.)
• Adherence to LMG’s Human Resources and Administration policies / procedures and professional ethics principles.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Criminal Record/Vulnerable Record check required.
• 2 Professional references.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

[e-mail]

Please indicate the specific position you’re applying for in the subject line.

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