child and youth worker

Chisholm Services for Children; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization in Halifax is seeking a dedicated individual for a casual position involving child welfare and early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Responsibilities include preparing case reports, facilitating workshops, and providing supervision. The ideal candidate has a college diploma and relevant experience, along with required certifications like First Aid and NVCI. Flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare or related field is an asset.
• Certificates in HIGH FIVE training, NVCI, and First Aid are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Initiative

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term : Casual
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 12 to 36 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Youth services

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Children's services facility

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program