Supported Living Service Worker - Contract P/T

Linck-Child,-Youth-; Chatham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports is seeking five Supported Living Service Workers for contract, part-time positions lasting one year. Shifts include day, afternoon, and midnight, with weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include care, supervision, programming, and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement. We value applicants with a two-year diploma in family services or a related field; preference for Child and Youth Worker diploma, First Aid/ CPR/ CPI, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Diploma from a community college in working with children and youth.
• Up to three months related experience.
• First Aid, CPR and CPI certificates.
• Computer and keyboarding skills; proficient with word processing.
• Tact and discretion when interacting with residents.
• Valid G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• French language ability is an asset.
• Preference for candidates with cross-cultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, programming, and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement or alternate living options.
• Promote growth and development within a warm, accepting environment by offering structure and security.
• Collaborate with the care team to support residents and coordinate activities.
• Work across day, afternoon, and midnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Tact and discretion

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

French (asset)

Education

Two-year diploma in Child and Youth Work or related field

Preference: Child and Youth Worker diploma

Up to three months related experience

Tools

Word processing

Computer skills

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.