child and youth worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• 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

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct social research
• 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
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• Mandt System training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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