The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.
The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.
We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking qualified individual staff for the full-time term position of Youth Worker. The full-time term position is January 15 ,2025 to March 31,2025 with the possibility of extension.
The Youth Program assists newcomer youth to become familiar with their community and establish supportive social networks. The aim of the program is to help newcomer youth become thriving members of their community.
Desired qualifications/education- Post-secondary education, preferably degree or diploma in the area of Social Sciences or Youth Development, Community Development, however previous work experience will be considered2 to 3 Years of experience working with at-risk youth
- Strong commitment to providing quality services working in an intercultural environment.
- Event planning and organizing
- Facilitation skills required: development and delivery of information, orientation, and
- Speaking of Dari and Pashtu language will be an
- Ability to prioritize duties, ability to perform a variety of diverse
- Ability to document and compile reports in an accurate
- Proficiency in both official languages is an
- Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet usage
- Extensive evening and weekend work
- Reliable vehicle
- Class 5 Novice 2 Saskatchewan Driver's license
- Clean Drivers abstract
- Child Abuse Registry
- First aid/CPR
- Work in person and remotely
- Build a relationship with existing immigrant /refugee youth, families and their
- Provide workshops or work with other agencies to provide workshops on racism, bullying, conflict resolution, leadership, public speaking and others.
- Provide information and orientation to newcomer youth and their
- Creatively plan, organize and evaluate
- Prepare and submit program reports e., monthly/annual, financial, bulk uploads, meeting minutes etc.
- Learn about RODS and other programs, services and resources for youth and families for
- Provide referral to programs and services in the
- Match newcomer youth with
- Work in collaboration with community organizations to provide programs and services for newcomer youth.
- Organizes and delivers Youth Summer and after school Programs
- Organizes and deliver youth leadership and bridging programs
- Promotes and markets youth programming through community partners such as SWIS Workers (Settlement Workers in Schools), EAL teachers, and other community agencies working with youth and young adults.
- Other duties
- Excellent interpersonal, skills
- The ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural and team
- Work experience in a client-orientated position or related field targeting immigrant and refugee youth and families
- Knowledge of settlement-related issues facing immigrants and refugee youth, children and families
- Broad knowledge of local community resources that can assist newcomer youth , children and families with their settlement needs
- Solid paraprofessional counselling and group facilitation skills. Familiar with the casework process, including intake procedures, needs assessment, goal planning, referrals, case management, documentation and follow-ups.
- Understanding of Canada and Saskatchewan Privacy Policies and education system
- Strong time-management and organizational skills are essential
- Good verbal, written and presentation
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. This position will be required to work evenings and weekends to facilitate program activities. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal check. There is a cost-shared benefits package and a 3% employer contribution to the
Saskatchewan Pension Plan available to the employee with successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The annual salary for this position is $ 42,379.85 ($24.16 per hour).
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. No phone calls, please. Please respond in confidence via: link provided