youth worker

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Youth services / administration
• Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
• Home health aide / home attendant
• Youth services

Work Setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of Work Experience

• Community service organization

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Organized

Experience

• Experience an asset