Job Opportunities in Canada

We are looking to recruit for the following:
Youth Centre (30 - 40 hours per week)
Dorms - Overnights ( 40 hours per week)
12am - 8am
Casuals (0 - 30 hours per week max.)
No guaranteed hours.
About Home Base Yellowknife
At Home Base Yellowknife we are dedicated to supporting youth. All youth deserve access to safe and supportive housing. We maintain a culturally inclusive and safe space within the community; work collaboratively with Yellowknife organizations and services to provide safe and supportive programs and provide a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment for staff who are provided training and professional development opportunities to meet the unique needs of our youth. Home Base is a not-for profit
Resume and Cover letter required for application to be complete
Role Summary
Home Base is seeking experienced, dynamic and motivated individuals to fill casual/ part-time/full-time positions as a Youth Support Worker within the following Programs: Emergency Overnight Shelter, Dorms, and the Semi-Independent Living Program.
Home Base programs support youth to achieve increased independence, reconnection with family and/or important people in their lives, and to function more successfully in the community, while residing in a safe and supportive housing environment.
Home Base offers a comprehensive onboarding process, including 4 foundational training modules, shadow shifts within all three elements of the Home Base Yellowknife Program, professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities

• Supervision of youth across 8-10hr shifts (days, evenings, overnights/ 7 days a week))
• Support youth to meet the goals of their of a service plan with the goal of transitioning to semi or independent living
• Connect youth to resources in the community not limited to education, employment, housing, life skills, addictions, and mental health
• Assist with the shared caseload of 10 youth as needed
• Daily communication, interaction and engagement with youth in residence
• As needed contact with support services (guardian, YHSSA, Justice, School, Employers), and other professionals and support services that may become involved with the youth
• Provide transportation as needed to assist youth to attend school/tutor/work, scheduled appointments, court, community and organizational programming outside the Home Base Dorms
• Engage with youth to participate in cultural, educational, mental health & addictions, personal coaching, recreational and social programming provided by specialized HBYK staff
• Ensure HBYK is a safe space for all, including 2SLGBTQQIPAA+ persons
• Risk, Conflict and Crisis Management

A complete position description will be provided to those applicants who are selected for an interview
The successful candidate will bring with them
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma, including but not limited to: Youth Work, Social Work, Criminology, Education, Recreation ( asset )
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar role/environment
• Relevant lived experience will be assessed on a case by case basis

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Punctual and reliable (_required )_
• Understanding of addiction, discrimination, homelessness, mental health problems, trauma, and neurodivergent diagnosis
• Emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation empathy, social skills
• Communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, active listening, non-verbal, feedback, respect, confidence, clarity, honesty, friendly
• Fluent in the use of Google Suite programming
• Experience writing case notes
• Collaborate well with others

Prerequisites

• Yellowknife resident , this is an on-site position ( required )
• Current Work VISA Status ( required )
• Fluency in English (comprehension, verbal & written) (_required )_
• 19 years of age ( required )
• Full Class 5 license + minimum of 1 year experience as a fully licensed driver
• Clear Driver’s Abstract
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (_required )_
• Child and Family Services Check (as necessary)

Please provide a Cover Letter & Resume for a complete Expression of interest for this position by closing date, 15 October, 2024 to:
Email: human.resources2@homebaseyk.com (Job Description available)
Thank you to all the candidates that have submitted an application and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person