We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Care Workers to join our team as a Casual Staff member, in this role, you will be responsible for providing support and care to children and youth in a residential setting. Your primary focus will be on creating a safe and nurturing environment, promoting emotional well-being, and facilitating positive development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care, supervision and guidance to children and youth in a residential facility.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and development.
- Implement and follow established care plans for each child/youth, addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to child/youth care.
- Facilitate and participate in recreational activities, educational programs, and therapeutic interventions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of resident progress and incidents.
- Respond effectively to crisis or challenging behaviors, implementing de-escalation techniques as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or previous experience in residential care settings or similar environments
- Strong understanding of child development. Trauma-informed care,
and therapeutic interventions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Requirements:
- MCFD criminal record check
- Valid driver’s license (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Tuberculosis Test (or willingness to obtain) Physician letter to verify ability to work in this field (in house form will be provided to bring to physician)
- Mandt training (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Safe Training (or willingness to obtain)
- Naloxone Training (or willingness to obtain)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shifts
- Day Shifts
- Evening Shifts
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License Class 5 (required)
Work Location: In person Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $27.54 per hour
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What is your experience with working with high-risk youth?
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)