Supported Living Service Worker - Contract P/T

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports; Chatham; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports requires five Supported Living Service Workers for part-time, contract roles lasting one year. Staff cover 32-64 hours bi-weekly across day, afternoon and midnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Role involves caring for children and youth, providing supervision, programming and guidance. You will collaborate with the care team to support placement, treatment, or alternate living options in a warm, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in child and youth work or related field is required.
• Up to three months related experience may be considered.
• Current First Aid, CPR and CPI certificates are required.
• Computer and keyboarding skills with word-processing proficiency are needed.
• Tact and discretion are required to handle requests and communicate with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, programming and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement or alternative living options.
• Collaborate with the care team to manage placements and ensure a warm, accepting environment.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

CPI

Computer skills

Communication

Discretion

French language

Education

Two-year diploma in child and youth work

Job description

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports (“Linck”) requires five (5) Supported Living Service Workers. These are contract, part-time roles (32-64 hours bi-weekly) lasting for one (1) year.

As the incumbent supports children and youth 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, staff can expect to work day, afternoon, and midnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Staff provide care, supervision, programming, and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement, treatment, or alternate living options. Through the efficient management of the placement in an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance, the staff will provide structure and security geared to promoting positive growth and development in the children and youth while collaborating with other members of the care team as needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two (2) or more year diploma from a community college working with children and youth; preference will be given to Child and Youth Worker diploma.
• Up to three (3) months related experience.
• Current First Aid, CPR and CPI certificate.
• Computer and keyboarding skills, extensive use of word-processing programs.
• Tact and discretion is required to deal with or settle requests, interpreting or clarification of information with residents.
• Supports clients requiring motivation/emotional support.
• A valid G driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.
• A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.