Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
The John Howard Society of North Island is hiring for the temporary full time position of Youth Justice Worker. This position is covering a 12 – 18 month maternity leave.
For more details, please refer to Opportunities and Employment at www.jhsni.bc.ca
Closing: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
Qualifications & Experience:
Two (2) year diploma in a related human/social services field
Two (2) years related experience which should include:
Experience in providing support and supervision to high-risk youth who may be
violent and may be participating in a non-voluntary program in a community
based setting
Experience in providing crisis intervention
Knowledge of, and experience with, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth
corrections
Case Management Skills
Demonstrated ability to work constructively and co-operatively in a team setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of, and experience in, involving families, community, youth
corrections, and other systems in case planning with youth
Knowledge and experience with case recording practices
Knowledge and experience with referral, screening, and case conferencing
practices
Knowledge of community resources for youth and families
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience