23 Dec
Important Company of the Sector
Saskatoon
How to Apply?:
Cover Letters and Resumes labelled Outreach Worker Operation Runaway can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or emailed to the contact provided. Please specify the position you are applying for. EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.
Application Information
Employer Name:
Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre EGADZ Inc.
Contact Name:
Employment
Employer Website:
egadz.ca
Description
The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires an Outreach Worker and individual interested in a Full-Time position within the Operation Runaway Program.
EGADZ is an inter-agency,
non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth and adults in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.
The EGADZ Operation Runaway Program provides support and services to youth that habitually runaway, are at risk, or are already leading at risk lifestyles. Workers provide support and advocacy in the areas of mental health, addictions, homelessness, crisis, housing, and follow up services.
The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate, able to build trusting relationships with youth, can work independently, are time efficient, and are able to work within a non-traditional, inter-agency team.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
Working knowledge of computers (Windows)
First Aid/CPR certification
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures
Must have an experienced drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - a Driver's Abstract is required (within 3 months)
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (within 6 months)
Shift work is required, including evenings, overnights, and weekends
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