youth services worker

Work site environment

• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Youth services

Work setting

• Community agency
• Children's services facility
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Summer camp

Tasks

• Supervise support staff
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• 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
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Offer mentoring
• Supervise staff or team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mandt System training
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• Tablet computer

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Wellness program