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Regina Youth for Christ is a Christian mission organization that impacts over 6,000 youth every year in Saskatchewan. RYFC runs 5 group homes as well as several community and school outreach programs in Regina and Moose Jaw. 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 part- time Youth Care Leader in our Moose Jaw home. This position provides an opportunity to work hands-on with youth ages 12-17 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:
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to support a youth's case plan
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to create a consistent evening and morning routine
- Ability to communicate professionally to support agencies
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 behavior choices
- Assist youth to create and meet goals
- Provide behavioural support
- 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
*Requirement
-Must hold a valid drivers license and must be able to carry 10 + passengers.
-Must be available for Shift-Work including Weekends.
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)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female