Job Description

Youth Worker - EGADZ My Homes

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires a Youth Worker and individuals interested in Full Time shifts for My Homes - Youth Housing Program within EGADZ.


(Shift Work Is Required - Daytime/Evenings/Weekends/Awake Overnights).




EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.





The My Homes Residential Program seeks to provide support services for hard to serve youth who have been involved in at risk & high-risk lifestyles. The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with youth.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form Working knowledge of computers/windows Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues A good understanding of EGADZ and our mission Training in CPR and ASIST (ASIST training within the first 6 months of employment) Must have a valid driver's license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months). Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months) Ability to work shift work is a must-days/evenings/nights as well as weekends




Starting Wage $23.10


Pension and Health Benefit Program.



Cover Letters and Resumes labelled - My Homes Youth Worker can bemailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 - 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SKS7K 1X5 or emailed to

employment@egadz.ca

.Please specifythe position you are applying for

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EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; howeveronly those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.