Youth Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Growth

Bayfield Treatment Centres; Belleville; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on shift

Casual dress and on-site parking

Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities with full‑

Job summary

Bayfield Treatment Centers is seeking Youth Support Workers for full-time and part-time positions in Treatment Homes serving Prince Edward County and Trenton, Ontario. A college diploma in Social Service Work, Developmental Service Work, or Child and Youth Worker is preferred, though apprenticeship paths are available for career advancement while gaining field experience!

You will provide daily care and supervision, build therapeutic relationships, support Plan of Care goals, coordinate

Qualifications

• A college diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or related field, is required
• Applicants with life experience and willingness to upgrade education will be considered for the apprenticeship program
• A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Current Immunization Record and TB test
• Insurable driving record with a minimum Class G Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth experiencing social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties
• Assist youth in achieving their Plan of Care goals
• Coordinate and participate in recreational and activities for the youth
• Develop therapeutic relationships with youth, using teaching, mentoring, and counseling skills
• Support a team approach to sharing program activities, daily care responsibilities, and problem solving
• Follow behavioural support and intervention guidelines including crisis intervention
• Complete administrative tasks related to client progress reports, incident reports, and behaviour tracking
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written form
• High degree of energy
• Flexibility with the ability to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to communicate with youth and adapt to their needs
• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with families, colleagues, communities, placing agencies

Skills

Therapeutic environment

Plan of Care goals

Recreational activities

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

College diploma in Social Service Worker/ Developmental Service Worker/ Child and Youth Worker

Job description

Bayfield Treatment Centers is seeking Youth Support Workers for full-time and part-time positions in Treatment Homes serving Prince Edward County and Trenton, Ontario. A college diploma in Social Service Work, Developmental Service Work, or Child and Youth Worker is preferred, though apprenticeship paths are available for career advancement while gaining field experience!

You will provide daily care and supervision, build therapeutic relationships, support Plan of Care goals, coordinate