Child & Youth Worker - NH Windsor

Nisa Helpline; Windsor; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nisa Homes Windsor is seeking a Part-time Childcare Worker (Child & Youth Worker) to provide supervised child-minding for residents at Nisa Homes Windsor. You will work under the Childcare Lead to support families on their journey to independence, including documentation and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include maintaining a structured, trauma-informed environment, facilitating activities, and supporting mothers in meeting their goals.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Child & Youth Work, ECE or related field.
• Experience with homelessness or vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Ability to work with mothers and children in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety and well-being of children and youth.
• Maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment.
• Facilitate skill-building and recreational activities.
• Provide one-on-one support and mentorship.
• Complete daily documentation and incident reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support family goals.
• Communicate professionally with families and external stakeholders.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Child & Youth Worker

Early Childhood Educator

Job description

Childcare Worker - Job Description

Child & Youth Worker

Job Status Part-time (10-15hrs/week)

Reports to Home Manager

Location Nisa Homes Windsor

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey that enables you to make a meaningful difference in your community?

What is Nisa Homes?

Working from a holistic, culturally, and religiously responsive approach, Nisa Homes provides residents with a safe transitional shelter for healing. Our staff provide assistance with the goal of helping residents attain long-term independence and self-sufficiency

The Child & Youth Worker will be responsible for providing child-minding services to the residents at Nisa Homes. Under the supervision of the Childcare Lead, the Child & Youth Worker will play an integral role in supporting the residents on their journey to regain independence and fulfil the steps required to move out.

What You’ll Do

• Provide supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of all children and youth.
• Maintain a structured, consistent, and trauma-informed environment.
• Facilitate structured skill‑building and recreational activities with a focus on:
• Emotional regulation skills
• Coping strategies
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Other child‑centered goals
• Provide child‑minding in an effort to support mothers as they work towards meeting their goals.
• Provide one‑on‑one support and mentorship.
• Complete accurate and timely daily documentation, activity logs, incident reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support individualized family goals (reinforcing routines, supporting parenting strategies, contributing to overall stability, etc.)
• Maintain professional communication with families and external stakeholders when appropriate.
• Support the implementation of house routines, rules, and programming.
• Participate in community outreach events and workshops when available.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Child Development Knowledge
• Curriculum Development
• Behavior Management
• Safety Awareness
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Organization
• Empathy and Compassion

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant degree such as Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Educator or related field especially with regard to homelessness and vulnerable women and will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience. Other combinations of education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Able to adhere to highest standards of ethical care and confidentiality policies;
• Additional languages are an asset.
• Strong understanding of the needs and issues of different social groups, including women experiencing or at risk of homelessness, women fleeing abuse, and newcomers.

Nisa Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with both the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA.