Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting.

Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth

Creating and providing a protected, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth

Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills

Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications:

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Worker (CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW), or an equivalent Human Services program.

Please note: Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements for this position.

Minimum two (2)



years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support

Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team

Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job

Proficiency in both verbal and written communication

Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary

Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries

Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Requirements:

Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record

Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Broad Record Check

Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position

Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Child and Youth Worker / Social Service Worker diploma

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📌 Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 pillarnonprofit.ca
📍 Ontario