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child and youth worker
Posted on January 07, 2025 by Employer details TLK Residential Services Inc
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Child welfare. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Work setting: Group home. Urban area. Various locations. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Adolescents. Children. Culturally diverse groups. Females. Males. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Young offenders. Security and safety: Criminal record 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: Fast-paced environment. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.- LocationRichmond Hill, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.00HOUR hourly / 16 to 32 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3197082
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
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
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Young offenders
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record 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
- Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-05-07
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