Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children and youth who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Specialized Foster Homes.
You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and community.
We are looking for experienced individuals to provide services between 15 - 25 hours per week based on the client’s needs, including providing services during the week between 3 : 00pm - 9 : 00pm, some weekend sessions and occasionally daytime sessions during weekdays.
Responsibilities :
- Communication with collaborative team members
- Providing scheduled, goal-focused services to families and individuals
- Development of goal-focused activities
- Case notes, reports and other administrative tasks
- Transporting children / youth while providing services
Qualifications :
Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or universityExperience providing services to children / youth and / or families with a variety of needsCurrent CPR / First Aid is requiredKnowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an assetExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational, administrative, and report-writing skillsRequirements :
Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (obtained from local Police)Current Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society)Driver’s Abstract, Class “G” Driver’s LicenseAccess to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insuranceComputerPersonal email address