child and youth worker

Employment and Social Development Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Development Service Worker to provide essential support services within community settings. Candidates will be responsible for assisting clients with special needs, preparing reports, and collaborating with relevant health care providers. This full-time position emphasizes interpersonal skills and requires experience in child welfare and intervention programming.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence needed.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients' needs and assess relevant skills.
• Liaise with other social services agencies.

Skills

Child welfare

Early intervention programming

Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (3 months to less than 1 year)

Job description

With some duties as adevelopment service worker

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Job details

• Salary 27.54 to 31.61 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Child development

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Child welfare
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency
• Public school
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience and specialization

• Adolescents
• Children

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Interpersonal awareness
• Client focus
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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