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child and youth worker Verified

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Employer details TLK Residential Services Inc

Job details

  • LocationRichmond Hill, ON
  • Salary20.00 hourly / 16 to 32 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 4 vacancies
  • Verified
  • Source Job Bank #2917164

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Child welfare
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Urban area
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-06-12

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