Youth Care Practitioner ILS- Thompson

The Link; South Coffeyville (OK); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Link is seeking a Youth Care Professional to mentor several youths living independently. The role focuses on providing culturally sensitive care, helping youths reach their personal goals, and modeling positive behavior in line with organizational policies.

Key duties include supporting daily routines, transporting youths to appointments, and maintaining confidential records while ensuring safety and well-being within community settings.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in youth care.
• Knowledge of Indigenous issues within child welfare is preferred.
• Able to handle sensitive information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and support youth in living independently and pursue goals.
• Transport youth to appointments and activities.
• Assist with daily routines, budgeting, meal planning, and chores.
• Maintain timely, accurate monthly reports and records.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office 365

Incident reporting

Documentation

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

First Aid/CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

To providementorship to multiple young persons living independently. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing,culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies andprocedures. A major focus of the workwith young people is to be a positive role-model at all times and to assist theyoung person in a manner that encourages them to reach their agreed upon goals.

POSITIONSCOPE/IMPACT OF ERROR

Duties arevaried, following established service plan, procedures and policies with somejudgement required to determine the most appropriate of a limited number ofalternatives. Non-routine or unusualsituations are referred to the supervisor.Actions could result in inadequate services that could have a negativeimpact on The Link, to employees,customers, youth and communities. Misconduct could result in major loss of timeor resources, could cause embarrassment within the organization and havea negative impact on the organization, to customers,communities and/or its public image.

Position Duties andResponsibilities:

• Participates in on-going professional development to increase knowledge in thefield and increase skill level to continue meeting developing employment needs
• Participate in meetings as required and promote positive teamwork and exhibit ahigh degree of positive role modelling for young people
• Supports the program to reflect The Link treatment philosophy, organizationaland Human Resource policies and program protocols; including representing theprogram and the organization in a professional manner
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Child and Family Services system inManitoba, particularly in the context of Indigenous communities and the impactsof inter-generational and historical trauma
• Knowledge, awareness and respect of Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions,and practices
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; Ability to adapt to changingcircumstances or conditions with flexibility and compassion
• Ability to reflect or seek guidance to ensure support given is representativeof the organization’s mission and values
• Transport youth to and from appointments(medical & other), to pay bills, to and from the grocery store.
• Provide direction, support and participationin daily chores.
• Helping young people develop andimplement household routines
• Record keeping and report writing asrequired, including monthly reports
• Ensuring that all receipts for itemspurchased with company funds are forwarded to the program supervisor
• Provide first aid interventions as required
• Works as part of a team to ensureconsistency in the youth’s experiences with The Link
• Spend one-on-one time with the youth
• Identify and assist with life skillsdevelopment
• Active involvement with the youth in familyand community
• Encourage and participate in cultural activities
• Assist in developing and implementing plansfor special occasions such as birthdays, holidays or discharge.
• Helping youth with meal planning, groceryshopping and cooking
• Adhere to and encourage safe food handling,cooking and clean up
• Teach the youth budgeting and shoppingtechniques
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanlinessof the office space and the vehicles
• Report damage or concerns with the buildingand vehicles to the program supervisor
• Assist with all procedures and routinesrelated to health and safety of staff and youth

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:

• Completion of high school orequivalent program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the youth care field
• Demonstrated understanding andappreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a childwelfare environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365and the ability to operate in a networked environment; which may includewriting incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails
• Ability to handle sensitivesituations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary teamenvironment.
• Must have knowledge, experience andunderstanding of Indigenous culture and traditions
• Must provide services through anIndigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiencesof Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
• Knowledge of history and impact ofintergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people
• Knowledge of systems for childrenin care, school, family functioning and child welfare preferred
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Willingness to obtain or completetraining as per The Link Policy and/or organizational required training
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Checkwith Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, alldone within the last 3 (three) months

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

• Working in a variety of environments; offices,homes, and out in community
• The ability to handlechallenging situations with medium to high risk individuals in some workenvironments.
• Satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Prior ContactCheck and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.