Part-Time Youth Care Worker (6 Positions)
Job Description
Please be advised that applications are now being accepted for up to six (6) Relief Residential Youth Care Worker positions with Youth Resource Niagara’s residential and community programs and respite services. The positions encompass the primary functions of client supervision, support and on-going life skills, safety and security, crisis management, administrative and clerical duties. The David S. Horne program is a supportive reintegration home serving male youth primarily 16-18 years of age. The Wagner home program serves male youths primarily 12-18 years of age who have been placed in residential care by Family and Children Services (FACS) Niagara. Community Programs provides rehabilitative and supportive programs for both female and male youth involved in the Youth Criminal Justice, Child Welfare and Children’s Mental Health Systems. Respite services provide families and caregivers time-limited breaks in their responsibilities of care. Services are provided within the clients home.
Key Qualifications:
• Counselling, case management, and administrative skills acquired through B.A., B.S.W. psychology, sociology or related field, or through a 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.
• 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: $18.00 – $22.17 per hour
Hours of Work: Residential 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. Community and Respite based hours as needed.
Positions are bargaining unit positions represented by OPSEU.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to forward their resume on or before noon April 26th, 2018. To; Human Resources Department Youth Resources Niagara 214 Regional Road #20 East, P.O. Box 1250 Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 Email; info@yrn.ca630 total views, 1 today
