Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to support and engage young individuals in a positive and nurturing environment.

The Community Youth Worker is responsible for providing individual and group services with the purpose of developing life skills and personal well-being for the youths within the community. The Youth Worker will undertake the planning, development, and implementation of support services. Facilitating access to specialized home and community-based support and prevention services and developing programs that promote healthy lifestyles and relationships for youth are both vital duties for this role.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, attending regular meetings, attending professional training workshops, and continuing education to remain current with trends and best practices in the industry. The Community Youth Worker may work within the central office or travel to meet clients in their homes, as needed. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Duties

• Conduct individual and group services and activities
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.
• Provide specialized home and community-based support and prevention services.
• Assist in the coordination of community development and educational services.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for youths.
• Document daily activities and submit detailed reports.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend workshops, career development and continuing education opportunities to maintain current working knowledge of issues that affect youths and their families.
• Respect and protect the rights of clients, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture; their right to privacy and dignity; and their right to live free from retaliation, discrimination, and abuse.
• Promote and encourage each individual to maintain an optimum level of health, well-being and self-esteem.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Support clients with problem solving, compatibility, and conflict resolution.
• Promote the integration and acceptance of youth in the community.
• Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community, and financial support as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of drug and food allergies and sensitivities of each individual.
• Respect and protect the premises and its contents.
• Ensure all property is maintained at an optimal level of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Respect and protect the privacy of information relating to all company clients, employees, and business affairs.
• Maintain current knowledge and practice of all relevant plans, policies and procedures as established by the company.
• Maintain knowledge of external regulatory bodies governing the company.
• Position requires candidates to obtain their bus licenses
• Qualifications required under the archery program
• Other duties shall be assigned as required.

Special Equipment Required:

• 2-4 years' experience working with youth preferred.
• Previous community related experience is a definite asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates are considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of disability and wellness programs, applications, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wellness.
• Demonstrated sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Proven organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

Other Related Employment Information:

• Interacts with youth, employees, management, and the public at large.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting and lifting.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.

This is a full‑time, year‑round position, scheduled for 5 days per week at 40 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends. Screening will be based on the applications received, and references will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Pay range $25 to $30 per hour.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people through mentorship, support, and educational activities. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://oib.ca/