Job Description

Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society ("iHuman") is a non-profit organization operating since 1997 whose mission is to serve marginalized youth; promoting their inclusion in the community through crisis intervention, arts, mentorship, and life skills development programming.

iHuman embraces everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diverse initiatives that support our youth, we're doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world. Our name comes from an Inuit term identifying the symbiotic relationship of the individual within the collective community; 'one for all and all for one'.

What we can offer you:

Working at iHuman, you will work in a creative work environment to impact vulnerable and marginalized youth positively. We work within the values listed on our website: .

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Community Relations, the Youth Workers are an integral part of the team, responsible for and committed to engagement and mentorship to youth in their artistic endeavors, utilizing creative approaches, trauma-aware practices and harm reduction. The Youth Worker develops and maintains healthy relationships and ethical mentorship with youth and provides support to the other iHuman staff, collaborating in the wrap-around services of the organization, tailoring positive and effective outcomes for the youth..

We are hiring for 2 positions. One position is temporary working full time for 3 months with the possibility of an extension. The second position is a full time permanent role. Both positions work 37.5 hours/week from Monday to Friday, working primarily daytime hours with occasional evenings and weekend hours required.

For the permanent role, after completing the probation period, we offer generous health and dental benefits and paid time off. If you are a passionate youth worker looking to work in a nontraditional way, we welcome your application.

What you would do:

Implementation of iHuman's arts programming to support youth artists with their projects Assist with the facilitation of workshops, planning, promotion, and execution of iHuman Studio's events, productions, and exhibitions with internal and external stakeholders Upkeep of studio space and equipment and inventory Connect youth with other iHuman services and supports to best meet their needs Collaborate with the iHuman team to best support the youth receiving assistance from the organization which may include expanding community partnerships and building solid relationships for the future Duty to report concerning behavior and activities regarding youth safety Complete documentation and reports as required Support volunteers by providing guidance on their tasks for the day when required Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum completed Diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or other related Human Services education Artistic knowledge and skill in a diverse range of artistic visual practices and sewing and fashion is an asset Experience working with traumatized and marginalized youth from a harm reduction approach Able to forge engaging and trusting relationships with young people between the ages of 12-24 while maintaining healthy professional boundaries, trauma-aware philosophy and practice Skills in supportive listening, de-escalation, relationship building, suicide prevention, and risk assessment Strong relationship building skills Effectively manage professional boundaries Computer competency with Mac and PC Have a clear criminal record check and child intervention check Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Hourly Wage:

$19-$21.50/hour

Closing Date:

Until Suitable Candidate is Found

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume in one document (Word doc or PDF). The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Did you include a cover letter stating if you are applying for the temporary or permanent role?
Experience:

working with diverse high-risk youth: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person