Youth outreach worker Job Thunder Bay area,Ontario Canada,Social Work

Work Term:

Permanent
Work Language:

English
Hours:

35 hours per week
Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Services for the homeless
Group home
Urban area
Social service or charity agency
Shelter for the homeless
Prepare reports or case histories
Administrative and office activities
Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
Perform administrative tasks
Conduct social research
Implement life skills workshops
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
Housekeeping activities
Food preparation
Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Resolve conflict situations
Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
Implement substance abuse treatment programs
Implement behaviour management programs
Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
Establish registry of special needs support workers
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Assist clients/guests with special needs
Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Manage events
Manage knowledge
Offer mentoring
Supervise office and volunteer staff
1 to 2 people
3-4 people
5-10 people
11-15 people
16-20 people
More than 20 people
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Cultural Awareness Training
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Food Safety Certificate
Aboriginal groups
Females
Males
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Street population
Electronic mail
MS Office
Database
Community service organization
Public housing
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Vulnerable sector check
Own transportation
Willing to travel
Valid driver's licence
Public transportation is available
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large workload
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Values and ethics
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player
Organized
Do you have experience working in this field?
Early morning
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Group insurance benefits
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers


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