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Regina Youth for Christ is a Christian mission organization that impacts over 3,000 youth every year in Saskatchewan. As a missions organization, Regina Youth For Christ requires all staff to be in agreement with their Statement of Faith and agree to fundraise a portion of their salary every year.
There is a current ministry opportunity open for a University summer student to work full time as a Youth Care Leader in one of our group homes in Moose Jaw.This is a term position from beginning of May to the end of August. This position provides an opportunity to work hands-on with youth aged 15-18 in a group home setting. It is ideal for a person who is people-focused, responsible, and has a passion for guiding young people. The right candidate will be experienced and/or educated in working with youth or young adults in a supportive environment.
Overview:
Relationship building and Support
- Ability to build trusted relationships with youth
- Ability to motivate and empower youth towards success
- Ability to support youth in problem solving and behaviour choices
- Assist youth to create and meet goals
- Provide behavioural support
- Ability to create a consistent evening and morning routines
- Support youth with any day-to-day activity that they may require support with
Overseeing and Guiding
- Ability to track and measure a youth's success
- Ability to redirect or apply consequences to a youth's choices
- Ability to hold a youth accountable for their choices
- Ability to set and maintain healthy, professional boundaries
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female