Child and youth worker

Tobermory; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Geneva Centre for Autism in Toronto, ON seeks a Child and Youth Worker to join our team. The role requires self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to start soon. Shifts include Day, Evening, and Weekend, with part-time or contract terms.

The ideal candidate will gather information, write reports, assess client needs, and implement community services while handling administrative tasks. A valid NVCI and CPR certificate is required, with 7 months to 1 year related experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Diploma or certificate from a 1–2 year college, CEGEP, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate required.
• CPR certificate required.
• Ability to lift up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Client-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent judgment and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and write reports or case studies.
• Handle administrative and office tasks.
• Assess clients' skill strengths and development needs.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement community services.
• Resolve conflict situations and support clients.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Keep programme statistics for evaluation and research.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

1–2 year college diploma

Job description

Geneva Centre for Autism based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Child and youth worker who are self‑motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name: Geneva Centre for Autism
Position: Child and youth worker
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly for 1 to 24 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: Toronto, ON

• The candidate will be expected to gather information and write reports or case studies.
• The candidate will be in charge of administrative and office tasks.
• The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing specific community services.
• The candidate will be expected to resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate will be required to implement behaviour management programmes.
• The candidate must keep programme statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in determining the effectiveness of treatment programmes.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2 year College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate as well as a CPR Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The working environment includes engaging with programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.
• The candidate will be required to work in a social service or charity organisation.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check as well as a medical exam.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast‑paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.