Job Description

Residential Program Youth Care Worker (Full-time, Part-time, casual, expected start date in April, 2025)

Location: Saint John, New Brunswick

Youth Impact Jeunesse is a large accredited and charitable organization that has distinguished itself as a leader in the delivery of residential and community outreach services for at-risk youth. With more than 290 dedicated staff, the agency strives to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and their families by providing support and teaching them helpful skills needed to succeed. Currently Youth Impact Jeunesse operates fourteen residential facilities in seven different communities across New Brunswick. It also offers several community outreach programs within the Moncton area.

Youth Impact Jeunesse is preparing to expand services and open a new residential program in Saint John, NB. This program will be a five-bed facility for youth ages 8 - 18, who are associated with the Department of Social Development.

We are currently seeking Youth Care Workers in Saint John, NB. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting youth with a variety of social, emotional, and physical needs, be team players, have good relationship building skills, and demonstrate a passion and desire for ongoing learning in the work they do.

This position reports to the Program Manager.

Job Responsibilities/Duties include but not limited to:

o Ability to accommodate shift work hours needed by the program.

o Promote and maintain a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming environment for youth while complying with the agency policies and procedures.

o Build and maintain positive working relationships with youth, families and other professionals associated with the program.

o Ensure the completion of all tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of the program including; activities, cooking, cleaning, errands, appointments.

o Ensure the safety, well being and basic needs of youth are met and communicated.

o Supervise and monitor youth during the shift.

o Provide positive emotional support and counselling to youth.

o Support youth in skill acquisition and build on current skills in the areas of self-esteem, communication, emotional regulation, stress management, and other life skills.

o Properly manage group dynamics and de-escalating crisis situations.

o Ensuring proper implementation of intake, care planning and discharge activities.

o Complete and maintain documentation practices of the program.

o Act as a role model to the youth, staff and community.

Qualities

o Honest

o Reliable

o Positive attitude

o Display Initiative

o Quick learner

o Adaptable

Skills and Experience

o Demonstrate understanding and experience supporting youth

o Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills

o Experience working together with others as a member of a team

o Strong organizational and time management skills

o Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

o Strong relationship skills

o Positive stress management and self-care skills

o Skilled at preventing and resolving conflict amongst youth

o Past work experience in the field of youth care work is a strong asset

Educational Requirements

o College Diploma in a Human Services field or minimum of 2 years University or college diploma in a related field with related work experience considered a strong asset.

Candidates being considered for employment will be subject to Criminal Record Check and background check by the Department of Social Development.

Compensation: $22.95/hour, or $47,736 annually + Comprehensive and competitive benefits package. (Benefits include Eye care, Dental, Life Insurance, Health, Prescriptions, Long term disability and Employee Assistance Program along with an accelerated vacation schedule, Optional pension plan, and other benefits.)

Application deadline: Applications received on or before February 27, 2025, will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.95 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Night shift
Work Location: In person