Youth worker - social services
Job in
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Health, Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent - Langue de travail:
Anglais - Heures de travail: 30 to 37.5 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience: Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Education, general
- Early childhood education and teaching
- Psychology, other
- Human services, general
- Social work, general
- Social work, other
- Criminology
- or equivalent experience Work site environment
- Child welfare
- Education or training
- Volunteer coordination
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Work setting
- Community agency
- Various locations
- School help service
- Social service or charity agency
- Community centre
- Public school Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Offer mentoring
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Use computer software to assess customer files for completeness
- Leading/instructing groups
- Design and develop programs
- Work with minimal supervision
- Document work completed
- Understand principles of group dynamics Supervision
- 11-15 people
- Working groups Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate Target audience
- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Families
- Males
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office Area of work experience
- Community service organization Security and safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Child welfare check Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location? Employment terms options
- Evening Experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- To be determined
- Day Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
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