Youth Service Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in Yukon seeks Youth Service Workers to provide support and supervision for at-risk youth. This role involves establishing positive relationships with the youth, monitoring their behavior, and offering programs that enhance their social skills. Candidates must have a diploma in Social Sciences or Corrections and experience working with youth. The position may involve shift work and physical activity, making a commitment to the wellbeing and safety of the youth a priority.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Working in a supportive environment

Engagement in diverse community programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth at risk (12-17 years).
• Experience delivering programs (recreational, educational, life skills, cultural).
• Experience in secure and open custody programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with youth.
• Monitor youth's behavior and ensure safety.
• Provide support in recreational and educational activities.

Skills

Interest in working with at-risk youth

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Social Sciences or Corrections

Tools

Visual monitors

Two-way radio

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This Posting

This posting will be used to fill 3 casual positions. Hours of work will be determined.

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.

Contact Information

• For more information about this position, please contact: Pat Shaw, Supervisor, Custody Services at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Darlene Allain at [e-mail]

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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• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

Essential Qualifications

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

• Diploma in Social Sciences or Corrections, from a recognized institution
• Experience working with youth at risk (12-17yrs)
• 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 will be equally considered.

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.

Conditions of employment

• 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)
• Physical and Mechanical Restraints training course completion within 6 months of hire

Job Requirements

• 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

None