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Youth Services Worker
Posted on Jun 27
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Ottawa, ON
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Other benefits
Free parking available; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Parking available; Wellness program
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); Other benefits; Maternity and parental benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service
Child welfare; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Work Location Information Urban area
Ability to Supervise Working groups
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding
Security and Safety Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Target Audience
Adolescents; Children; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Young offenders; Street population; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males
Work Setting
Social assistance office; Social service or charity agency
Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Additional Skills
Administrative and office activities; Research techniques
Other Languages Inuktitut
Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Implement behaviour management programs; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; 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; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Other benefits, Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Parking available, Wellness program
Health benefits
Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience
Languages English
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