Supported Living Service Worker - Contract P/T

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports; Chatham; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports is seeking five (5) Supported Living Service Workers for contract, part-time roles lasting one year. Shifts cover days, afternoons, and midnights, including weekends and holidays, to provide care, supervision, and programming for children and youth in placement or treatment settings.

Qualifying candidates have a two-year diploma in a related field, with CYW preferred, and hold First Aid, CPR, CPI certificates.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in a field working with children and youth; CYW preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR and CPI certificates are required.
• Strong computer/word-processing skills and discretion are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, programming, and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement.
• Collaborate with care team to promote growth while maintaining warmth and security.
• Support diverse communities with culturally-appropriate service delivery.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

CPI certificate

Computer skills

Education

Two-year diploma in child and youth care

Tools

Word processing

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.