Full-Time Youth Care Worker – Girl’s Home (8 Positions)
Job Description
Please be advised that applications are now being accepted for eight (8) Youth Care Worker positions with Youth Resources Niagara’s girl’s home. These are full-time employment opportunities. The position encompasses the primary functions of client supervision, support and on-going life skills, safety and security, crisis management, administrative and clerical duties. The group home program serves female youth who have been placed in care by Family and Children Services (FACS) Niagara.
Key Qualifications:
- Counselling, case management, and administrative skills acquired through B.A., B.S.W. psychology, sociology or related field, or though College Diploma (S.S.W., C.Y.W., Correctional Worker)
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and social service agencies.
- Effective crisis intervention skills to diffuse confrontational situations.
- Experience working with specialized needs clientele
- Understanding of youth mental health issues.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office software.
- Proficient in written and oral English and French language.
Requirements:
- Police Clearance including the Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Valid Driver’s License/Drivers Abstract – Full G License
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR level C/AED Certification
- Understanding/knowledge and Certification of P.M.A.B.(Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour)
- Health assessment / immunization are up to date by a doctor.
- Photo copies of Diplomas / Degrees
- Minimum of two Professional References
Compensation: $41,160.99 – $50,017.24
Hours of Work: Rotational shift work (Nights 6:30pm-6:30am, Days 6:30am-6:30pm, 8 hour floats). Shifts/hours are offered as required to support program needs.
These positions are bargaining unit positions represented by OPSEU
Interested applicants are requested to forward their resume on or before noon June 8, 2018.
How to Apply
Human Resources Department Youth Resources Niagara 214 Regional Road #20 East, P.O. Box 1250 Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 Email; info@yrn.ca614 total views, 1 today
