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Youth Service Worker
(Auxiliary on-call positions)
Family & Children’s Services, Youth Justice, Young Offenders Facility
Department of Health & Social Services
Competition Number : 09-OG-18
Closing Date 5:00pm : On-going
Salary : $26.84 to $30.93 per hour

The Young Offenders Facility provides care and supervision to young persons in a custodial setting.  As a Youth Service Worker you will provide young offenders with a safe and secure environment while supervising youth behavior and activities to teach them a variety of skills such as social, academic and life skills.  As a member of our team you have a genuine interest in working with youth at risk and strive to engage these youth in an open and positive manner. You possess an understanding of the issues these youth face and exhibit flexibility and creativity when facing some of the challenges inherent in this environment. 

If this position interests you, please submit your resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide.

• Diploma in Social Services or Corrections, from a recognized institution;
• Experience working with youth at risk (12-17yrs);
• Experience delivering various programs to youth.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment: Security clearance; Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license, TB Testing; CPR Level C and First Aid (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Job Requirement(s): Shift work is a requirement of this position.

For more information about this posting, please contact Monica Barr, Supervisor Custody Services (867)667-8274.

Quoting the competition number and position of interest, please submit your resume/application to:  Human Resources, Department of Health & Social Services, Box 2703, 2090A – 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6.  Telephone: (867) 667-3418 Fax: (867) 393-6900 or email Sheri.Wilcox@gov.yk.ca

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Contact Us

Corporate Human
Resource Services

Public Service Commission
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5653
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5653
Fax: (867) 667-5755

Email: resume@gov.yk.ca