Youth Prevention Worker

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Develop, coordinate, promote, and evaluate programs for the Youth attending Youth Prevention Programming.

Weekly meal planning and grocery shopping of light, healthy meals for youth.

Arrange pick up and drop off for kids to and from the Youth Programming.

Promote social and emotional well-being and fun

Prepare for and lead activities, games, and crafts

Ensure open communication with participants, parents, and staff. Must respond to parent and participant questions and concerns.

Ensure proper set up, dismantle, and clean-up of daily activities

Compile and submit program outcome reports to Manager Family and Community Services.

Work with other agencies (LLRIB and/or Local Agencies) to provide educational programming and support to youth (i.e. Mental health, oral hygiene, proper nutrition, etc.)

Establish and maintain appropriate public relations in the community

Promote and publicize all recreation/leisure programs/services through the incorporation of media sources, and direct customer/community contact

Ensures recreation areas are secured to match the cognitive/physical needs of clients/patients/residents

Advocates on behalf of clients/patients/residents.

Perform other duties as required or assigned by Immediate Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of local resources, agencies, and referral sources

Knowledge of the stages of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development needs of children

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time Management, Planning and Organizing Skills

Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office

Ability to plan, and organize appropriate daily activities

Previous experience working with children

Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate

Valid CPR and First Aid

Must provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract, Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.

Must have Valid Drivers License