Key Assets is a licensed nonprofit foster care placement agency that provides trauma-informed placements for children and youth in care, as well as wraparound support services tailored to meet their needs while supporting families. As part of a global organization, Key Assets works collaboratively with partners to improve the outcomes for children and youth globally. In Canada, our offices are located in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.

We are currently hiring in Burlington, Ontario for the position of:

Child and Youth Worker(s) (Full-time Positions Available)

We are looking for cutting-edge and creative Child and Youth Care Workers with specialized skills to provide trauma-informed care, supervision, and supports to children and youth with complex needs. The nature of this support is unique with services that are tailored to the specific case plan for each child or youth, including relationship building, planning, and participating in social and recreational activities, teaching life skills, providing educational supports and developing and implementing individualized intervention plans.

The successful applicant must be highly skilled, confident, energetic, adaptable, patient, self-aware, physically active, and have the capacity to safely, effectively and appropriately, identify and intervene in crisis and high risk situations.

Shift work, including weekends, and overnights are identified as essential and required.

Qualifications:

- Child and Youth Worker Diploma/Degree or Developmental Services Worker Diploma/ or Social Service Worker Diploma.
- A thorough and comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant Regulations and Legislation pertaining to Children's Services in Ontario.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience,



with preference given to those that have specialized skills and training in working with children and youth with complex needs.
- Ability to work on a rotational schedule including evenings, weekends and overnights.
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to supporting individuals from diverse cultures, experiences and backgrounds.
- Registration with the Ontario Association of the Child and Youth Care Worker would be considered an asset.
- Must have valid First Aid, CPR and current certification in an approved Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program
- A valid G license with a clear driving record and daily access to a safe/reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2-Million liability insurance.
- A current Broad Range Check (Police Screening) and Child Welfare Screening.
- Proof of updated medical immunizations and a health assessment from a registered health care professional.

Special Skills Required:

- Trauma-informed care experience considered an asset.
- Experience with post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Child and youth centered approach providing guidance and interventions for emotional regulation.
- Child and youth safety planning and intervention skills development.
- Plan of care implementation and report writing.
- Solution-focused initiatives and leadership skills.
- Interpersonal skills in working in a team environment.





Key Assets Offers:

- Competitive salary starting at $26.00/ hr (Key Assets pays $23.00 + $3.00 top up from government funding)
- Group Health Benefits enrollment (health, dental, and life etc.)
- Optional competitive RRSP contribution matching
- Annual leave entitlement of 15 days per year (3 weeks)
- Sick leave entitlement
- Learning and development, training, and certification opportunities

HOW TO APPLY: If you want to help us provide invaluable support to children, youth, families and communities please send your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: This advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled.

- At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population. We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s) for the interview and selection process.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Child and Youth Care Worker - Burlington
🏢 Key Assets
📍 Burlington