Employment - Youth Worker, Abbey Ridge Supportive Living

Youth Worker, Abbey Ridge Supportive Living

New Dawn

Casual

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights Shift On-Call Holidays

Description

Building/Facility

  • Fulfill cooking and cleaning responsibilities, adhering to all food safety protocols.  
  • Contribute to the home's organization maintenance to ensure a therapeutic milieu. 
  • Identify the details of any damage/disrepair and report to Manager of Abbey Ridge. 
  • Follow cleaning schedules and adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies to maintain staff and client safety and security at all times.  

Youth/Tenants/Programming 

  • Assess and address the immediate and basic needs of the program’s youth. 
  • Complete and maintain logs, files and records and ensure confidentiality is protected. 
  • Engage youth in life skill development and goal planning that supports independent living:  assist youth in developing practical skills for daily living, including budgeting, job readiness, academic planning, and time management. 
  • Liaise with other agencies on behalf of youth and programs and participate in community committees, projects, or activities as appropriate; build positive relationships with the families, schools, and communities of the youth. 
  • Form healthy relationships with youth, model healthy living and positive choices. 
  • Facilitate and/or source a variety of programs for youth at Abbey Ridge. 
  • Provide a supportive environment that centres youth empowerment and decisions.  
  • Ensure that a quality, effective, and client-directed program is delivered. 
  • Support self-administration of medications as needed. 
  • Transport youth on occasion. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Assist in training new staff and students and supervising placement students as requested. 
  • Participate in both New Dawn and Abbey Ridge internal/team meetings and PD sessions.  
  • Ensure program delivery is congruent with the ND and AR mission, vision, and philosophy. 
  • Contribute to a collaborative and cohesive work environment. 
  • Look for potential improvements and help implement solutions  
  • Maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity so as to portray New Dawn in a positive manner, consistent with its values and vision  
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, engaging in professional networks, and participating in professional organizations  
  • Respond to the needs of others with effective communication, mutual respect, and consistent follow through to build trust and workplace relationships  
  • Promote the mission and values of New Dawn both internally and externally  
  • Other duties as required.  
How To Apply

New Dawn will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Please submit resumes care of: 

Larissa Rodriguez (hr@newdawn.ca)

Email Address: hr@newdawn.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
New Dawn
NOC Code
Social and community service workers (42201)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
6
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$21.00/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
July 28th 2025
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
January 18th 2024
Expires
July 23rd 2025