Company:
The John Howard Society of NI
Details:
Closing: November 24, 2020 with a possibility of extension until a suitable candidate can be found.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education and 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 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 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
Other Skills and Abilities
Worker must:
Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among his or her clients.
Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.
Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
Worker must have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements
The program worker may be involved in coordinating and/or participating in activities with youth, which include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
Driving is required to attend meetings and to enable contact with youth/families at home or in the community. The worker must have a valid driver's licence and safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per John Howard policy.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review and one from the RCMP.
The program worker will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The program worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations and guidelines set out by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
Diversity
The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets