Child and Youth Worker

Evolving Youth Care; Eastern Ontario, Carleton Place, Carp; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Child and Youth Workers to join their team in making a positive impact on the lives of youth. This role involves working in group homes, providing essential support in areas like therapy, life skills, and social skills. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership abilities, a commitment to youth development, and relevant educational qualifications. With a focus on safety and community integration, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals, fostering their growth and helping them navigate their challenges. If you are passionate about youth care and want to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant diplomas preferred.
• Experience in social services will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support youths’ safety and security while implementing life skills workshops.
• Provide crisis intervention and resolve conflict situations.
• Liaise with social services and health care providers involved with clients.

Skills

Positive leadership skills

Crisis intervention

Life skills training

Conflict resolution

Substance abuse treatment

Education

High school diploma

Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma

Social Service Worker Diploma

Community Justice Worker

Police Foundations

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, as well as assisting with community-based services, including medical, personal, recreational, and educational needs.

Key components of this position include:

1. Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
2. Implementing life skills workshops
3. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
4. Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
5. Provide suicide and crisis intervention
6. Resolve conflict situations
7. Implement substance abuse treatment programs and behavior management programs
8. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
9. 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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