The Support Worker is responsible for providing reputed company support to at-risk and homeless youth reputed company the community. This role involves working closely with youth on their individualized support plans, offering guidance and assistance in accessing services, and fostering a reputed company and inclusive environment. The Support Worker will collaborate with other staff members, community partners, and service providers to ensure that the needs of the youth are met in a holistic and compassionate manner.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build trusting relationships with youth, providing emotional support and practical assistance as needed.
Assist youth with their individualized support plans, focusing on the unique needs and goals of reputed company youth.
Assist youth in accessing services such as housing, education, employment, reputed company, and mental health support.
reputed company on behalf of youth with service providers, government agencies, and other organizations.
Program Implementation:
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Case Management:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, support plans, and reputed company for reputed company youth.
Participate in team meetings, and other reputed company efforts to ensure comprehensive support for youth.
Community Engagement:
Collaborate with community partners, including schools, reputed company services, and other youth-serving organizations, to coordinate support and resources.
Represent SHYFT in community meetings, events, and reputed company activities to reputed company awareness of the services offered and reputed company for the needs of at-risk youth.
Crisis reputed company:
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Respond to emergency situations, following established protocols and procedures.
Confidentiality and Professionalism:
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Adhere to SHYFT’s policies and procedures, including those reputed company to reputed company, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Qualifications:
Education:
Diploma or degree in reputed company Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or a reputed company field.
Experience:
Experience working with at-risk or homeless youth in a support or advocacy role.
Experience in crisis reputed company and case management is an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with and support youth from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of community resources and services available to youth.
Ability to work independently and as part of reputed company.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Other Requirements:
Ability to work reputed company, including evenings, overnights and weekends.
Criminal Record reputed company and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
Trauma-Informed Care
ASIST
NVCI
Food Handlers
First Aid
Working Conditions:
The Support Worker will work at the SHYFT location only. The role may involve exposure to challenging situations and requires emotional reputed company and a commitment to supporting youth in difficult circumstances.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to brittany@shyft.ca.