Family Specialist Professional

Bridgeway Family HomesOrillia, Ontario, Canada

19 days ago

Salary

CAD23–CAD27 hourly

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Treatment Foster Homes.

You are an independent contractor, part of a collaborative professional team that provides services in Foster Homes and the 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 (i.e. Child and Youth Care Practitioner) from a recognized college or university

2 - 5 years experience providing services to children / youth and / or families with a variety of critical needs

Current Verbal De-escalation Certification (e.g. CIT, NCI, TCI, UMAB) with experience in crisis prevention is required

Current CPR / First Aid is required

Knowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational, administrative, and report-writing skills

Requirements

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 License

Access to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insurance

Computer

Personal email address