child and youth worker

Stratford Children's Services Inc; Stratford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child welfare agency in Stratford, Ontario, seeks a dedicated professional to supervise clients in group homes, assess their needs, and prepare essential reports. Requires at least one year of experience in a relevant field and certifications in First Aid and CPR. A fast-paced and challenging environment is expected.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in child welfare or a related field.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
• Criminal record and child welfare checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories for clients.
• Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Team player

Education

College or equivalent diploma

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Child welfare

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Work terms

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 34 hours per week