Youth Care Worker

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

Job summary

A community-oriented organization seeks a Youth Care Worker to support youth in transitional housing. The role involves providing youth-centered support, crisis intervention, and assisting in case management. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to engage effectively with youth aged 16-21. This full-time position offers flexibility in scheduling and professional development opportunities within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning & professional development opportunities

Flexibility in Scheduling

Vacation pay

Opportunities for movement & growth within SCP

Full benefit package eligibility

Qualifications

• Secondary completion required.
• Experience working with Indigenous populations preferred.
• Front line youth care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed, youth centred support.
• Youth advocacy and crisis response.
• Assist with case management and program delivery.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First-Aid (B)

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Title:Youth Care Worker

Reports to: Staffing Managers

Based at:Multiple Locations

Pay Range:$17 - $21 per hour

Employment: Full-time (2pm to 10:30pm Monday to Friday)

Hours:Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review

Supporting Contracts: Ministry of Social Services

Description:

As a Youth Support 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 fulfilment 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
  • Experience working with community resources
  • Experience supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, experiencing current/previous exploitation, & managing substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• An unrestricted Saskatchewan driver’s license
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural awareness required
• Self directing with strong initiative; intrinsically motivated
• Strong communication skills & precise documentation
• Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
• Well developed time management, organisational skills, & attention to detail
• Preference will be given to applicants with CPR/First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), Mental Health First Aid & Water Safety

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Youth Advocacy & Support (specific duties may be location dependent)

• Youth engagement (NHA, trauma informed, strength based)
• 1-on-1’s, help with chores, take youth shopping, teach life skills, meet the day to day needs of SCP youth
• Peer home/shelter duties, grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, chores/cleanliness, update communication board, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, refilling bus passes, etc.)
• Schedule and document resident appointments (health, justice, education, etc.)
• Transport/accompany to resident appointments as required
• Communicate with Case Plan Coordinator and team around ongoing youth issues
• Medication administration and handling
• Assisting with programming
• Crisis response and de-escalation
• Mediate conflict between youth

Case Management (specific duties may be location dependent)

• Assist with implementing youth case plans
• Assist with quarterly completion of case conferences, action plans, eco maps, & CAFAS
• Update Case Management documents, case notes, journals, com logs
• Incident and disclosure reports as required
• Communication with External Supports (MSS, Probation, Child & Youth, etc.)

Program Development & Administration (All locations)

• Attend regular staff meetings
• Review all pertinent information and communications (incident reports, communications logs, case notes, journals, announcements, emails etc.)
• Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
• Establish rapport and liaise with representatives of MSS including social workers and management

What you get in return!

• Making a difference in the lives of the youth of our community
• Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
• A genuine & passionate work family
• Vacation pay
• Flexibility in Scheduling
• Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
• The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package (life, ad&d, dental, vision care, extended health coverage {includes massage, chiropractor, etc, *matching RRSP contributions).

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve, and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.