child and youth worker

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
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• 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
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day