child and youth worker

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Night
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan