Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Child welfare
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

- Group home
- Urban area
- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures




- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

- 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Quick-paced environment

Weight handling

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player

📌 child and youth worker (Richmond Hill)
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