Reconnect – Outreach Worker
Reconnect/Outreach Worker
17.5 Hours Per Week- shifts may vary. Monday to Friday. Wage: $17.84 hour
Job Purpose
The Reconnect Youth Outreach Worker will provide crisis intervention, support, and referral and advocacy services to youth ages 11-18 who are otherwise without positive adult relationships, in unstable living environments, and/or are participating in anti-social health compromising and self-destructive activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Pro-actively seek at-risk-youth, primarily in non-agency settings in the community, in order to develop a relationship of trust and begin to address issues of mental and physical health, family relationships, personal choices, abuse and wellness
- Assessing the needs of young people, and referring them to programs related to, e.g. health, fitness, smoking, drugs, personal relationships and bullying
- Supporting individuals in various settings
- Mentoring and counselling individuals to encourage social inclusion
- Liaising and collaborating with other youth services and professionals in order to provide effective, coordinated integrated services and supports; attend Integrated Youth Team meetings at least once/month, or when advantageous to coordinating an integrated service approach for a youth
- Facilitating youth involvement in pro-social recreational and social activities
- Maintain records of interventions and activities with youth and to provide monthly written reports to the Executive Director
- Providing advice on the responsiveness of the community to the needs of youth
- Maintaining records of interventions and activities with youth and to provide monthly written reports to the Executive Director
Qualifications
- Diploma in Human Service or equivalent related education
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with at-risk youth
- Knowledge of issues such as substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, abandonment and homelessness that contribute to self-destructive and anti-social/criminal behaviours in youth
- Skilled at responding to crisis situations to secure personal and client safety
- Ability to provide solution-focused advice and counsel based on client’s need
- Adept at developing strong, cooperative relationships with both youth and community professionals
- Ability to articulate critical information pertaining to youth and their issues and to community professionals.
Conditions of Employment
- Criminal Record Check clearance
- First Aid Certificate (Level One)
- Class 4 Driver’s Licence or willing to obtain after 30 days of employment
- Use of personal vehicle (compensated for mileage)
Working Conditions
- Working with challenging and potentially violent youth
- Work is sometimes conducted outside of the agency facility
- Working hours fluctuate.
How To Apply
Candidates please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3 work references by August 17 2018
Applications to:
Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake & District
By mail: 51A South 4th Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3W2
By Fax: 250-392-5743
By email: execdir@bgcwilliamslake.com
