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child and youth worker

child and youth worker

TLK Residential Services IncRichmond Hill, ON, CA
27 days ago
Salary
CA$20.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 16 to 32 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Work site environment

    • Child welfare
    • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
    • Work setting

    • Group home
    • Urban area
    • Various locations
    • Tasks

    • Prepare reports or case histories
    • Administrative and office activities
    • 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
    • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
    • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
    • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
    • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
    • Supervision

    • 3-4 people
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
    • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
    • First Aid Certificate
    • CPR Certificate
    • Target audience

    • Adolescents
    • Children
    • Culturally diverse groups
    • Females
    • Males
    • Persons with an intellectual disability
    • Persons with mental health disabilities
    • Young offenders
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Child welfare check
    • Driver's validity licence check
    • Driving record check (abstract)
    • Medical exam
    • Transportation / travel information

    • Vehicle supplied by employer
    • Valid driver's licence
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Weight handling

    • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
    • Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Judgement
    • Client focus
    • Excellent written communication
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Team player
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?