Title: One-on-One Youth Support
Reports to: Staffing Managers / Case Plan Coordinator
Based at: SCP Peer Homes
Hours: 7amto 11am, 5Pm to 11pm Monday to Friday; 7am to 11am Weekend.

No of Vacancies: 2

Employment: Part-time, 3-month probation and review
Pay Range: $17 - $19/hour
Start Date: Immediate

Description:

Are you looking for a fun, casual laid back job in a supportive setting? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? Do you want to positively impact the community? If so, this could be the opportunity youve been looking for. We are a progressive agency passionately committed to supporting our staff and youth through strength based and trauma informed approaches.

What does a One-on-One Youth Support do?As a 1:1 youth support, youll have the opportunity to hang out with an amazing youth daily. Your typical shift will look like supervising a youth with varying abilities from the start of your shift, ensuring they get their medication, assisting them to get ready for school, providing transportation to school, and then objectively documenting any highlights or concerns. On school breaks and PD days you may have an opportunity to work full 8 hour shifts where your time may be spent exploring the community, supporting life skill development, and transporting/accompanying to any scheduled appointments and following through on their case plans.

What your shift looks like!

• Building positive, healthy relationships;
• Being a positive role model and mentor;
• Supporting the youth in meeting their goals;
• Assisting the youth in developing life skills;
• Supporting the youth in their daily tasks such as cleaning, sleep journal mindfulness activities, keeping appointments, and completing daily routine.
• Upholding boundaries and consequences;
• Effectively intervening in challenging behavioural environments;
• Managing crisis situations;
• Mediating between youth when conflicts occur;
• Administering medications as directed by supervisor;
• communicating regarding incidents, medication, and youth whereabouts at EVERY shift change;
• Reading all logs, emails, communication notes, memos, and relevant documentation (e.g. incident reports);
• Completing all logs and designated documentation before end of shift;
• Tracking participant outcomes;
• Attending regular staff meetings;
• Other tasks as assigned by your Case Manager: e.g. assisting with other youth in the peer-home as needed, supporting Street Culture fundraising/social entrepreneurial initiatives etc..

What you bring to the table!

• An unrestricted Canadian/Saskatchewan drivers licence
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural awareness required
• Ability to remain calm in escalated/crisis situations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge and experience working with:

• An Indigenous population
• Vulnerable populations with challenging behaviours
• Youth with varying abilities, cognitive impairments, and developmental delays
• Youth currently or previously having experienced exploitation
• Youth struggling with substance misuse or addictions
• Youth currently or previously gang affiliated
• Youth centred philosophy, trauma informed care, & strength based approaches
• Mac Computers, Microsoft Office, Google Drive

• Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, & DPVS
• ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, & Suicide Prevention Training
• CPR/First-Aid (B), Water & Food Safety certifications

What you get in return!

• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the youth of our community
• Continuous learning professional development opportunities
• A genuine and passionate work family
• Vacation pay
• Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
• The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package (life & dental, vision care, extended health coverage, matching RRSP contributions).

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve, and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.