Youth Care Practitioner - Youth Resource Centre, Thompson, MB

SUMMARY:

 Youth Care Practitioners (YCP’s) in the YRC operated by The Link report to their immediate Supervisor and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. YCPs are expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work is to provide support for high-risk children and youth who are at risk of becoming victims of sexual-exploitation, or who have already become victims. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be aware of the whereabouts of all youth accessing the shelter at-all-times as per program dictates and policies

Interact with young people in a manner designed to help them feel safe and accepted

Develop, manage, facilitate, and direct all daily program activities

Develop and implement program routines in agreement with the Supervisor

Record keeping and report writing as r...