Wrap Ed Youth Facilitator

Résumé du poste

The facilitator will deliver wraparound services to high-risk youth to support positive behavioral changes and goal achievement. Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, providing advocacy, facilitating meetings, and coordinating community-based programs.

Détails du poste

Company Overview: For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change. We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ [https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/], please consider joining our team. Position Summary: REACH Edmonton, in partnership with enCompass, Edmonton Police Services, Multi-cultural Health Brokers, Native Counselling Services, and YOUCAN Youth Services works collaboratively to preventing/reducing youth violence and risk of gang involvement in Edmonton. Youth served by the program are between 12 and 24 years of age. While in the program youth are connected with youth workers and/or a facilitator who can support the youth in making positive changes in all aspects of their lives, particularly youth who present with risk factors associated with criminological behaviours linked with gang activity. Responsibilities: * Deliver ongoing services using Wraparound and client-centred, strength-based approaches to support clients in achieving long-term, sustainable change.Work with clients to develop professional relationships and behavior changes and to identify individuals’ goals * Assess clients to determine needs * Provide support and advocacy for clients and their supports as needed * Facilitate meetings with clients and their supports as needed * Assist clients with completion of various applications, documents, and forms until a support team is established * Provide appropriate internal and external referrals * Create and maintain a strong and professional working relationship with probation officers, social workers, correctional services workers and other professionals * Provide transportation of clients if required on a case by case basis * Assist with pre- and post- release support * Promote, coordinate, implement, facilitate the Empire Fighting Chance, a non-contract boxing program, in coordination with REACH Edmonton Qualifications / Skills: * * Post-secondary education in a related human services field; registration with a relevant professional body, where applicable.2+ years of relevant experience working with complex, high-risk populations using a client centered approach * Experience working with offender populations using a client centered approach * Knowledge of the criminal justice system, Harm Reduction, Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act * Effective risk management, advocacy in systems and group facilitation * Demonstrated professionalism, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative team environment.Experience working with Indigenous and multicultural individuals and families, with an understanding of the unique challenges they may face, as well as experience supporting individuals with complex needs and/or significant criminal histories.Strong knowledge of addictions, mental health and local community resources * Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and $2 million liability insurance. * Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check. A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually * Experience in the following areas: client assessment, strength-based approach, interviewing skills, high risk youth and Trauma Informed Practices Preferred Qualifications * * Social work or related degree with 5 years of experience working with offender populations and individuals experiencing addictions and/or mental health challenges.General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) * Proficiency in the following areas of client’s assessments, strength-based approach, motivational interviewing skills, and trauma and violence informed practices Conditions of Employment: * * The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, some flexibility is required. The office is located in the Transition Place Building at #101, 10010-105 Street. Program delivery takes place throughout the Edmonton area, including but not limited to institutions, treatment centres, clients’ residences, and other community settings. What we offer The salary range for this position is between $53,060.00-$60,650.40 per year. enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following: * Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance * Service recognition and employee awards * Professional development opportunities * Staff team building and appreciation days * Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted Building Safe, Inclusive Communities. enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ce que vous ferez

The facilitator will deliver wraparound services to high-risk youth to support positive behavioral changes and goal achievement. Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, providing advocacy, facilitating meetings, and coordinating community-based programs.

Exigences

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a human services field and at least 2 years of experience working with complex, high-risk populations. Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, knowledge of the criminal justice system, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle are required.

Avantages

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • RRSP benefits • Employee wellness program • Professional development opportunities • Staff team building • Employee awards

Compétences indiquées

• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Collaboration · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Group Facilitation · Souhaitée
• Mental Health Support · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Wraparound approach
• Client-centred approach
• Strength-based approach
• Case management
• Risk management
• Advocacy
• Group facilitation
• Motivational interviewing
• Trauma-informed practices
• Crisis intervention
• Addictions support
• Mental health support
• Criminal justice system knowledge
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Meeting Facilitation
• Interviewing Skills
• Professionalism
• Motivational Interviewing
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Cultural Diversity
• Health Risk Assessments
• Higher Education
• Human Services
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Probation
• Team Building
• Coordinating
• Trauma Care

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Youth Facilitator
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other