Child Youth Worker - Relief

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Job Description

Our client is looking for Child & Youth Workers to provide services to children and youth in group homes and community settings in the Mississauga area on a Casual basis. Candidates will cover shifts as they become available. This is a casual position, so shifts are based on availability. Regular hours per week are not guaranteed.

Candidates can choose shifts that fit into their schedules:

• Day Shifts 7 AM - 3 PM
• Evening Shifts 3 PM - 11 PM
• Overnight Shifts 11 PM – 7 AM

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide one on one and group support to clients in foster homes, family homes, group homes, day programs, hospitals, and educational institutions
• Provide support to children, youth, and adults with various mental health diagnoses.
• Support clients in their daily living activities such as, but not limited to, meal preparation, walking (in the community), recreational activities, relationship building techniques etc.
• Support clients with development of life and safety skills and anger management
• Provide conflict resolution, and problem-solving support to clients
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Utilize harm reduction practices to de-escalate and stabilize a client when in a state of crisis and/or presenting with high-risk behaviors.
• Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.
• Participate in a plan of care as required.

Qualifications

• A Human Services Diploma (i.e., Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Addictions and Mental Health Worker, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, mental health or special needs
• Experience writing incident reports, serious occurrences, report taking, daily logs
• Clinical skills, including experience and ability working with and managing difficult behaviour
• Ability to carry out safety plans and client care plans
• Vulnerable Sector Search within a six month period
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Welfare Check
• Must have certification in crisis intervention (i.e., CPI, UMAB, etc)
• First Aid and CPR Level C required.
• Valid G License and access to a reliable vehicle preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts with minimal notice