Child and Youth Worker

Evolving Youth Care; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Canada seeks dedicated Child and Youth Workers to assist youth in developing life skills and providing support in various areas. The ideal candidates will have leadership skills, a relevant diploma, and be committed to making a difference. Positions available are both part-time and full-time, involving day/evening shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Criminal record check and child welfare check required.
• Driver's license and medical exam necessary.
• ASIST training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information and prepare case histories.
• Assess client's skill strengths and development needs.
• Implement behavior management programs.

Skills

Positive leadership skills

Ability to implement life skills workshops

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High school diploma and relevant certification

Job description

MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

Possibility of being placed at any of our locations in Carp, Almonte, Stittsville or Carleton Place.

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, serving children and youth ages 12-17.

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.

We are currently looking for staff to work a combination of days/evenings and every second weekend for our group homes located throughout the Ottawa area. Evolving Youth Care is looking for part time and full time Child and Youth Workers.

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

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Implementing life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs and behavior management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Housekeeping and cooking

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: Criminal record check, Child welfare check, Driver's license, medical exam. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be considered an asset.

START DATE: 10/19/2023

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