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The Qu'Appelle Valley Friendship Centre is seeking an enthusiastic summer student (one who has been in an education program this past semester and is confirmed returning to an education program in September). The candidate must be a positive role model that is able work on a temporary, full-time basis from June 27 to August 27, linking unemployed or underemployed youth with casual labor/odd jobs, informing/connecting youth with employment, training, skills development, educational programs and supervising the Centre in the Fort Qu'Appelle over the summer months.
Applicants must:
* Relate well with youth and the public
* Possess the ability to supervise small groups of people and, at times, help keep them on task in performing work (on site) eg. yard/community garden maintenace, etc.
* Have outgoing, friendly personalities
* Be reliable and punctual (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)
* Have no alcohol or substance abuse issues
* Be able to clear a criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
* Grade 12 minimum education (with a preference for those with some post-secondary education)
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Crime prevention
Specific Skills
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
- 3-4 people
- 11-15 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female
- Aboriginal groups
- Young offenders
- Street population