The Youth Centre Worker is responsible to mentor, interact with and supervise youth (ages 12-24). The position will also assist to plan and facilitate activities and complete general cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned.

Job start date is early July 2021. 20-40 hours / week - This position is seasonal (during summer 2021) with potential to extend into a permanent position.

• Demonstrates positive example through leadership, skill building and role modeling

• Mentor and coach youth to make good choices

• Take Initiative and complete assigned chores without reminders. Asks for further direction and clarification

• In cooperation with the youth centre manager, will plan, facilitate and supervise recreation programs including arts and crafts, theme nights, etc.

• Interacts with the youth, demonstrate skills, build relationships, and problem solving

• Enforce rules and guidelines for the Resource Centre as determined

• Clean the Centre by sweeping/mopping/vacuum and removing garbage

• Perform seasonal duties including snow clearing, lawn maintenance, etc.

• Refill dispensers, prepare recycling and organize cabinets/storage

• Meal preparation and clean up, store groceries and donations

• Conduct perimeter safety and security checks hourly (removing debris)

• Ensure youth complete the sign in process and adhere to expectations

• Engage in general maintenance repairs/replacement including painting, replacing bulbs, etc.

• Avoid distractions from personal conversations or devices

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Supervise youth in common areas to ensure that boundaries are adhered to at all times

• Provide supervision that is appropriate to the youth’s developmental age

• Recognize potential emergency situations and intervene

• Analyze situations accurately to mitigate risks

• Develop strategies to deal with potentially dangerous situations; i.e., suicide threats, youth’s aggressive behavior

• Ensure safety risks are identified and the appropriate intervention is applied

• Complete safety plans with youth where appropriate

• Actively support the mission, vision and goals of Home Base YK (Sidedoor)

• Determine with the team, all objectives of the program

• Work collaboratively with other staff within the organization

• Actively participate in team meetings, professional development activities, staff retreat and other Centre activities

• Work in partnership with other community organizations

• Work in close partnership with other youth workers and program workers at Home Base YK

• Punctual and reliable

• Strong social and emotional skills

• Strong communication skills necessary to confidently communicate with youth, coworkers, supervisors, people in the community, professional people, law enforcement, court workers, education workers, etc.

• Experiencing working with youth, youth who are experiencing homelessness, youth who have experienced varying levels of trauma, and youth with disabilities(ies)

• An understanding of homelessness in Canada, homelessness interventions, and factors that lead to homelessness

• An understanding of racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, and various forms of descrimination

• An understanding of the history of Northwest Territories including impacts of colonization and residential schools

• Prioritize cultural safety and cultural humility

• Basic computer skills, the ability to read and write on software including Microsoft Word and Google Docs

• Experience writing case notes

• Ability to collaborate well with others

• Ability to respond with empathy

• Organizational skills, ability to multitask

• Skills to manage conflicts between individuals and groups

• High level of adaptability

• Confidence in crisis and emergency situations

• An equivalent combination of relevant education (college diploma in youth work, social work, or university degree in social work related field) and/or relevant life experience (lived experience or previous work experience in this field)

• Speak and write in English