Child and Youth Care Worker - Blue sky Family Care

Brightisle; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting children and youth in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking dedicated Child and Youth Care Workers. This role involves providing a safe environment and forming meaningful relationships with children through a trauma-informed approach. Candidates should have a Child and Youth Care certification, experience with trauma-affected youth, and valid background checks. The role offers competitive hourly pay, health benefits, and is unionized under the NL Association of Public and Private Employees.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Company Vehicle during shifts

Unionized position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth from trauma or with complex needs.
• Driver's license and valid record checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and stable home environment for children and youth.
• Build effective relationships through a trauma-informed lens.

Skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Building relationships

Education

Child and Youth Care certification

Degree or diploma in related field

Job description

Are you ready to be the difference?

Blue sky is an organization dedicated to helping children and youth. Based in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are constantly evolving to provide specialized care services in support of children and families. At Blue sky we are proud of our people and the work they do to help hundreds of children and families in difficult times.

Its more than just a job!

Child and Youth Care Workers play an integral role in caring for and providing a safe and stable home environment for children and youth in residential care. As an influential role model, you build effective relationships with children and youth through a trauma informed lens.

With your savvy decision making and problem-solving skills, you'll bring a positive attitude and caring personality to our team. Roll up your sleeves and jump into our provided training while knowing that your work makes a difference.

What you'll bring?

A Child and Youth Care certification or, degree and diploma is preferred. Experience working with children and youth from trauma or with various complex needs is considered an asset. A driver's license, Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check, First A ud Certificate, and Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) Record Check is required.

I'm in! What's next?

• Salary ranges from $21.05 to $21.90 per hour as per collective agreement
• Health and Dental Benefits for you and your family.
• Company Vehicle (while on shift to provide transportation for children and youth)
• This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE)