Job Title: Youth Outreach Worker Supervisor: Outreach Supervisor General Job Description : (Part-time with opportunity for full time) Under the direction of the Outreach Supervisor, the Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for connecting with and promoting engagement opportunities for at-risk youth identified by School Districts and Police. Duties and Responsibilities : The Youth Outreach worker performs a wide range of duties including: implementing and delivering intervention plans as identified by case managers; mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals to promote personal and social growth, and educational commitment communicating with Youth Outreach families as needed; promoting and maintaining professional behavior, and following YBYG policies and procedures; attending staff meetings, YBYG and Youth Outreach training; maintaining effective documentation; attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings that support the intervention plan; working in partnership with professionals from other organizations that support the intervention plan; promoting YBYG by participating in community events; delivering presentations to community organizations and schools as needed attending regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge related to the field. Qualifications include: Education - minimum high school diploma and a one-year certificate in a related field (Social Services, Child and Youth Care Worker, Criminology or Psychology with an emphasis on youth) Certification - Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Experience - Minimum of 2 years working with youth, at least 1 of which need to be in a school setting or as a program participant/youth leader/program assistant Key Competencies: The Outreach Worker should demonstrate competence in: Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrated strong leadership skills, ability to work well with others, sound conflict resolution skills, professional and friendly manner, punctual and dependable. Ethical Behaviour: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behaviour of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization. Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization. Communication: Good communication and presentation skills. Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. Working Conditions: Weekdays, evenings and weekends; transporting youth with challenging behaviours; ability to travel between schools and community centres and events. Compensation Range: $20-$25/hour
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Outreach Worker