Awake Overnight-Child and Youth Worker

Evolving Youth Care; Eastern Ontario, Carleton Place, Carp; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact on youth. This role involves providing crucial support in areas such as individual and group therapy, life skills, and social skills development. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the youth, while also assisting them in navigating their personal challenges and community integration. If you're passionate about youth care and have the skills to provide leadership and support, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in their lives. Your contributions will help shape a brighter future for the youth we serve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional diplomas in youth care or social services preferred.
• Experience in social services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of youth in care.
• Provide crisis intervention and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Positive leadership skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Housekeeping

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma

Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma

Social Service Worker Diploma

Community Justice Worker Diploma

Police Foundations Diploma

Tools

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Child Welfare Check

Valid G Driver's License

Medical Exam

Immunization Records

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:

1. Housekeeping and cooking
2. Ensuring safety of youth in your care
3. Provide suicide and crisis intervention
4. Resolve conflict situations
5. Assist with daily paperwork, filing and organization

Education Requirements:

Ideally, you possess a high school diploma along with one of the following:

1. Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW/CYC) Diploma
2. Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
3. Community Justice Worker (CJW)
4. Police Foundations (PF)

Similar experience working in Social Services will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:

1. Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check
3. Valid G Driver's License
4. Medical Exam
5. Immunization Records
6. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be considered an asset.

START DATE:

10/19/2023

Let us know if you are interested in this position.