Teen Parent Support Worker

Challenging and Rewarding Position

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Teen Parent Support Workers interested in Full Time shifts for our young teen mothers within “My Homes” and “Baby steps”– (Shift Work Is Involved - Daytime/Evenings/Weekends)

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

The Teen Parent Support Workers support our teen moms while they are residing in our My Homes and Baby steps. They will continue ongoing support for our moms once they have transitioned to independent living. The ideal candidate is someone who is non judgmental, compassionate and is able to build trusting relationships with youth.

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education or Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both

· Require hands on real life experience with children and youth

• Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies

· Knowledge of other agencies and resources within our community

· Basic knowledge of nutrition and values

• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form

• Working knowledge of computers/windows

• Knowledge of Aboriginal and cultures and issues

· A good understanding of Egadz and our mission

· Training in CPCR and ASIST (ASIST training within the first 6 months of employment)

• Must have a valid driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).

• Child Welfare Check

• Child Abuse Registry Check

• Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months)

• Ability to work shift work -days/evenings/nights as well as weekends

Salaries are based on EGADZ current salary grid. $16.00 - $18.12 per hour. Pension and Health benefit program.

Resumes labelled – Teen Parent Support Worker can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 301 – 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1X5 or faxed to (306) 665-1344

EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Support Workers and individuals interested in Full Time, Part Time & Casual shifts for our “My Homes” – Youth Housing Program & Part time positions for the Street Outreach Program – (Shift Work Is Involved - Daytime/Evenings/Weekends)

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

The My Home and Street Outreach Programs seeks to provide support services for hard to serve youth who have been involved in at risk & high risk lifestyles. The ideal candidate is someone who is non judgmental, compassionate and is able to build trusting relationships with youth.

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

• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form

• Working knowledge of computers/windows

• Knowledge of Aboriginal and cultures and issues

• Must have a valid driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).

• Child Welfare Check

• Child Abuse Registry Check

• Criminal records Check (Within 6 Months)

• Ability to work shift work -days/evenings/nights as well as weekends

Salaries are based on EGADZ current salary grid. $16.00 - $18.12 per hour. Pension and Health benefit program.

Resumes labelled - My Homes or Street Outreach Program can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 301 – 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1X5 or faxed to (306) 665-1344

EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

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