youth worker

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Child welfare. Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Work setting: Group home. Rural area.

Tasks:

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• 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.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

• Adolescents.
• Children.
• Culturally diverse groups.
• Females.
• Males.
• Persons with an intellectual disability.
• Persons with learning disabilities.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Young offenders.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Are you available for shift or on-call work?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Financial benefits:

Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.