Youth Engagement Worker

The Family Resource Network offers a wide range of cultural programming for children and their families, aligning with both the principle-based practices and the Well-being and Resiliency Framework (2019). Bent Arrow’s Centre or Hub will provide prevention and early intervention support to youth in Edmonton, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support using a harm reduction and strength-based approach for youth who may request it.
• Build supportive and professional relationships with youth.
• Interview participants to assess their situation and determine the types of services required, and eligibility.
• Provide supports and referrals to help participants resolve social and personal problems.
• Plan programs of assistance for participants.
• Refer participants to relevant youth agencies and supports.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working in the Family Resource Network Hub.
• Act as an advocate for participant groups in the community.
• Perform administrative tasks and record activities, outcomes and registration in a database
• Complete outreach with community youth to engage with Hub activities
• Develop and facilitate programming for youth in the Hub and community
• Build positive relationships with other community partners to best support participants

Qualification Requirements

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services preferred
• 2-4 years work-related experience is preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth is an asset
• Must have own vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract
• Must have 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
• Experience with Microsoft office and database such as Efforts to Outcome (ETO).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary plus monthly auto allowance.
• Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)
• Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment.
• Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $3,860.00-$4,053.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off