ERH - Child Support Worker (Casual)

Autism Services; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking an Emergency Receiving Home Child Support Worker to provide compassionate care to children in crisis. You will ensure safety, emotional support, and stability in an emergency receiving home, with structured routines and collaboration with social workers.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, documentation, meals, activities, and transportation as needed; shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays to maintain 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to children in emergency receiving home, ensuring safety and emotional support.
• Implement structured routines and activities and collaborate with social workers on care plans.
• Monitor and document behavior and progress, keeping environment safe and organized.
• Facilitate meals, activities, and hygiene; provide transportation as needed.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families for transitions to long-term placements.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma

First Aid/CPR Certification

Criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check

Job description

The Emergency Receiving Home Child Support Worker plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to children in crisis. In an emergency receiving home, the worker ensures the safety, emotional support, and well-being of children temporarily placed in the facility due to emergencies. This position demands empathy, resilience, and practical skills to meet the needs of vulnerable children and offer them a nurturing, stable environment during distressing times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to children in the emergency receiving home, ensuring their safety and comfort while offering emotional support during crises.
• Implement structured routines and activities for stability, and collaborate with social workers to develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor and document children's behavior and progress, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Facilitate meals, recreational activities, and hygiene routines for children, providing transportation as required.
• Work with external agencies and families for successful transitions to long-term placements, and participate in training opportunities.
• Work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, providing 24/7 support for children.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of childhood development to support children effectively.
• Communicate and manage emergencies effectively, ensuring safety and adherence to NWFC operational manuals.
• Ensure maintenance of homes, buildings, and vehicles according to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with children
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check