Youth and Family Support Practitioner – Journeys

The Position

This 0.8 position will be based at Journeys and will include direct involvement and support of the program and youth. Hours of work: 3-11, 4 days a week with mandatory trainings and staff meetings outside of rotation.

Responsibilities

1. Build and develop therapeutic relationship with youth to provide effective support with daily living and to work through potentially challenging situations/behaviors.

2. Using a trauma informed and culturally aware approach to create a physically and emotionally safe environment that supports program objectives.

3. Actively engage youth with day-to-day programming such as recreational activities and cultural activities.

4. Key worker responsibilities for identified youth which includes but is not limited to, developing case plans/ safety plans, supporting family connection and development of natural supports, attending appointmen...