Marlene Street Resource Centre (MSRC) is a community centre in St. Vital, Winnipeg, located in a Manitoba Housing complex. We are seeking a Youth Worker. This is a term contract position for 20 hours/week at $13.00 per hour starting the last week of August 2015.  The hours for this position will be Monday to Friday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The applicant must be available to work evenings and weekends when needed. 

The Youth Worker will plan and facilitate all kids programs at MSRC and in partnership with Lavallee School. Duties include but not limited to: planning and delivering programs to kids and youth, providing frontline leadership and mentorship to children and youth, liaise with school and other service providers in the area, create monthly calendars, and write monthly reports.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children and youth, as well as relating to and/or communicating with parents
• Experience working with children and youth living in challenging socio-economic circumstances; experience with children and youth who have behavioral issues
• Experience with youth programming
• Knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues and demonstrated skills working cross culturally
• Criminal record check, child abuse registry check, CPR/First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain them
• Please note: all applicants must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license

Assets:

• Some education or degree pertaining to Youth Work, Education, Social Work or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can work individually as well as cooperatively with others
• Creativity and willingness to think of new ways to enhance youth programs
• Background recruiting, working with and supervising volunteers

Please send resumes with cover letter and references to MSRC:
Attention Angela Konkin
6-27 Marlene Street
Fax: 283-7284
Email: msresource at shaw.ca

We will be accepting resumes until 12:00 pm on Friday, July 17, 2015. We will only be contacting applicants who have been short listed for an interview. 

SOURCE: Marlene Street Resource Centre