We are looking for individuals who would like to spend time with a child and offer support on a one to one basis. You would need to patient, mature and responsible, nonjudgmental and available on a consistent basis.
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Special Friend/Mentor
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SocialWorker |
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| Responsibilities |
- Offers support and relates to client on a one-to-one basis.
- Provide assistance with budgeting, home-making, shopping, and other related life skills.
- Participate in activities that the child/youth enjoys.
- Discover new activities that the child/youth enjoys.
- Familiarize clients with community resources available.
- Establish a caring, non-professional relationship with the family.
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| Qualifications |
- Mature and responsible
- Confident
- Enjoys the company of children/youth
- Ability to engage with parent and child
- Non-judgemental
- Patient
- Good writing skills
- Neat and personable
- Willingness to listen
- Respects confidentiality
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