Child And Youth Worker

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Group home
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized