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Description

Responsibilities:  To work closely with the youth residents and children of the YWCA Youth Peer Support Homes and youth in crisis to provide guidance and support to improve their quality of life. Develop and provide programming in life skills and cultural practices. To maintain a clean and secure facility and to provide assistance to the public and residents when necessary.

Qualifications:
Post-secondary education and/or previous experience working with youth;
Early childhood development education or experience;
Passionate and knowledgeable about cultural traditions, teachings and knowledge;
Is knowledgeable of historical factors and trauma  such as residential schools and other aspects of colonization  that are responsible for the communities previous and current health and wellness;
Knowledge of referral agencies;
Open minded and willing to learn;
Must pass YWCA Security Clearance with a successful vulnerable sector and criminal background check;
Caring and compassionate attitude;
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Knowledge of community resources, supports and other agencies;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential;

Remuneration:    $56, 244 Annually
YWCA additional Benefits:
4 weeks paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
5% matching pension plan
Professional development opportunities

Duties:
Assistance in developing case plans for youth residents;
Transport youth and children to and from recreational/cultural activities, as well as appointments;
Develop programming specifically geared towards young mothers with babies for Rendalyn Home, life skills and cultural practices for all peer homes;
Full Job Desc. at www.ywcaprincealbert.ca
All YWCA positions contain a 3 month probation period.