child and youth worker

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

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.
• Attention to detail.

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.
• Organized.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.