Youth Care Worker - Weekend Supervisor

Street Culture Project; Regina; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Care Worker to oversee weekend operations at their youth shelter. This role involves guiding a diverse team in providing essential support to youth, including crisis management and medication administration. As a Weekend Supervisor, you will ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering a nurturing environment for youth engagement. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work family. If you are passionate about youth care and want to make a difference, this role could be your next step.

Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Vacation Pay

Opportunity for Growth

Full Benefit Package

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching RRSP Contributions

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; youth care experience preferred.
• Training in crisis management and team support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekend operations of youth shelter and peer homes.
• Provide direction and support to weekend staff for youth engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Cultural Awareness

Crisis Management

Conflict Resolution

Mental Health First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

First Aid/CPR Training

Driver's License

Job description

Title: Youth Care Worker (Weekend Supervisor)

Reports to: Director of Transitional Housing

Based at: Multiple Locations

Pay Range: $20 - $24 based on education and experience

Hours: 14 hours/week (1:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday). Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review

Supporting Contracts: Ministry of Social Services

Description:

SCP’s Weekend Supervisor works closely with the staffing managers to oversee the weekend operations of SCP’s youth shelter and peer homes. The role provides direction and support to a diverse team of weekend staff who are responsible for youth engagement, medication administration, crisis response, crisis management, communication, documentation, and general property upkeep. As the Weekend Supervisor, you are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches, policies, processes, and protocols in the development & support of SCP’s weekend/evening team.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
• Front line youth care experience preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with training/experience in
  • Developing, leading and supporting teams
  • Coaching & Development
  • Crisis management
• Preference will be given to applicants experience in working with
  • Youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, generational Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
  • Indigenous populations, vulnerable populations
  • Individuals experiencing current/previous exploitation
  • Individuals managing substance use and/or mental health concerns

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• Valid Driver’s License with Driver's Abstract
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Valid First Aid/CPR Training Certificate
• Cultural awareness required
• Demonstrated mastery of official SCP sanctioned approaches (NHA, Youth Centered Care, Harm Reduction, & Trauma Informed Care)
• Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, & communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, & accuracy
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, & meet deadlines
• Preference will be given to applicants with CPR/First-Aid, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), & Mental Health First Aid

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
• Extended health
• *Matching RRSP contributions

SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.