child and youth worker

MacDonald People Resources
Amherst, NS, CA
$20,5 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 12 to 40 hours per week
  • Education : College / CEGEP
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

Child welfare

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Conduct social research
  • 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
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
  • Mandt System training
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • 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?
  • 11 days ago
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