Youth Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on shift

On-site parking

Lifeworks EAP

Growth opportunities and pension plan

Job summary

Bayfield Treatment Centers in Belleville, ON seeks Youth Support Workers for our treatment homes in Prince Edward County and Trenton. A college diploma in social services or related field is required, with apprenticeship options available.

Flexibility for a variety of shifts is essential as we support children and youth in a therapeutic setting. The role involves daily care, relationship building, and crisis management to help youth reach their care goals.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker is required.
• Apprenticeship pathway available for those seeking education upgrades while gaining field experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for children and youth with diverse needs.
• Assist youth in achieving their Plan of Care goals.
• Coordinate and participate in recreational activities for youth.
• Develop therapeutic relationships through teaching, mentoring and counseling.
• Collaborate with the team on daily care, program activities and problem solving.
• Follow behaviour support guidelines including crisis intervention.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Crisis management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

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

Apprenticeship eligible (Child and Youth Worker)

Job description

Residential Group Treatment Part Time Union Belleville, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1180

Salary Range: $23.16 To $30.11 Hourly

Bayfield Treatment Centers, a private agency that provides support to children and youth, is seeking applications for full-time and part-time Youth Support Workers in our Treatment Homes in the Prince Edward County, and Trenton areas.

We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to join our excellent team of direct care staff. A college diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Services or other related field, will be considered an asset, however, we are also accepting applications for a Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship. If you're looking to upgrade your education while gaining experience in the field of Youth Work, this position is for you!

Position Summary:

This role provides for the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's youth through the use of various relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth experiencing a range of 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 various 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 effectively communicate with youth and adapt to their specific needs
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationship children/youth, families, colleagues, communities, and placing agencies
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills

Qualifications

• A College diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or other related field of study is required
• Applicants with relevant life experience and willingness to upgrade their 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

Pay & Benefits

• Youth Worker positions with a 3-step pay grid from $22.76/hour to $23.74/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government).
• Meals provided while on shift during mealtimes.
• Casual dress and on-site parking.
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement: full-time positions with a 6-step pay grid from $26.74/hour to $29.59/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement) with extended healthcare, medication and dental plans, as well as a company pension plan.

Please note, this Job Posting is for current open Part-Time and Casual Positions