Co-ordinator, youth development

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work site environment

• Child welfare

Work setting

• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Supervise support staff
• Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Manage events

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Culturally diverse groups
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)