child and youth worker

Blue sky Family Care; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in a group home setting. This role involves assessing clients' needs, coordinating service delivery, and providing vital support to individuals facing challenges. You will be responsible for supervising clients, implementing behavior management programs, and liaising with various social services. If you have a strong client focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• First Aid Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs and develop service delivery.
• Supervise clients in group homes and assist with special needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Judgement

Client Focus

Written Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team Player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Group home

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• 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

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

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