Awake Overnight-Child and Youth Worker

Evolving Youth Care; Carleton Place, Almonte, Ottawa, Carp; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Youth Care is seeking dedicated staff to support youth in achieving their personal and social development. Responsibilities include maintaining safety and providing therapeutic support in various life skills while fostering a healthy environment. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and demonstrate strong leadership and crisis management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus relevant diploma(s) preferred.
• Experience in social services is considered.
• ASIST certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of youth in care.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Assist with daily paperwork and organization.

Skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Child and Youth Care Worker diploma

Social Service Worker diploma

Community Justice Worker

Police Foundations diploma

Job description

MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

Evolving Youth Care has been providing a full spectrum of services to children and youth since 1998. Our homes are located throughout Ottawa and the surrounding areas and serve males and females.

We are looking for team members who are committed to positively impacting the youth we support. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of youth who are searching for ways to contribute to their communities, find places of belonging, explore their own values and interests, we would like to hear from you.

Evolving Youth Care is looking for staff team members who demonstrate positive leadership skills and know how to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients. This position will include taking responsibility for the youths’ safety and security and supporting them in the areas of Individual/Group Therapy, Life Skills and Social Skills and assisting with community-based services, including, medical, personal, recreational, and educational needs.

Key components of this position include:
- Housekeeping and cooking
- Ensuring safety of youth in your care
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Assist with daily paperwork, filing and organization

Education Requirements:
Ideally, you possess a high school diploma along with one of the following:
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW/CYC) Diploma
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Community Justice Worker (CJW)
- Police Foundations (PF)

Similar experience working in Social Services will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Child Welfare Check
- Valid G Driver's License
- Medical Exam
- Immunization Records
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be considered an asset.

START DATE: 10/19/2023

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