Are you looking for a career as a Youth Worker? Independence Networking Services is currently recruiting. If you enjoy working with Youth, want to make a difference and have an understanding of behavioural challenges consider joining our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: You will provide direct, goal-oriented support for High Risk Youth in Dawson Creek . These individuals will require intensive support in their home and a high level of social/behavioural support for community access, education and to work in the community. Support will include the development of appropriate pro-social coping skills that promote socially appropriate behaviour. To be taught in the home and/or community.
QUALIFICATIONS: If you have…
· Good team working skills and ability to network effectively with other community agencies.
· Experience working with high risk Youth to promote healthy lifestyles and pro social development in a home and community based environment.
· Education, experience, and a background to reflect an ability to understand behaviour; teach pro-social behaviour/lifeskills; to high risk Youth
· Experience and ability to create, implement and participate in a supported work model for high risk youth.
· Skill and ability to work with complex behavioural issues
· Skill and ability to work under high stress situations with high risk youth
· Willing to take training and flexible
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Diploma /Certificate in Social Work or related discipline equivalencies and experience will be considered.
· A flexible schedule, good communication skills (oral and written) & interpersonal skills, trustworthiness, and a team player.
· A strong philosophy of supporting people that will promote the concepts of community inclusion and empowerment.
A valid drivers license, a safe operating vehicle, First Aid and you are willing to submit to a criminal record check and drivers abstract.
WAGES : $16.60-$19.29 per hour, overnights per diem based on the minimum daily rate set out by employment standards.
Benefit package available.
Submit Resume ASAP To:
Debra Chemerys , Program Support
Independence Networking Services, Inc.
1132-117th Ave. Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2L5
Phone: 782-2026 Fax:782-2630