Child and Youth Worker

1 week ago


Barrie, Ontario, Canada Kushions Inc Full time

At Kushions Inc:
we offer two homes to children and youth who have received dual diagnosis, ASD, and mental health diagnosis. Through our home, we support our children and youth who have challenges in social, emotional, and behavioural issues. At Kushions Inc, we strive in our empathetic and trauma informed approach with our children and youth. Kushions Inc pride in our core values, P.A.C.E. Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy. PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating, and behaving that aims to make the child feel safe. Our team works effortlessly to teach and value our children and youth and utilize our PACE approach.

Your role at Kushions Inc:

  • Provide guidance and support to children and youth in various settings, such as schools, community centres, or residential facilities.
  • Develop and implement educational programs and activities to engage and inspire youth.
  • Assist and teach with conflict resolution amongst the youth.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress and development of the children and youth.
  • Assist the youth in learning about social and life skills.
  • Remain consistent and provide structure to the children and youth.
  • Follow and implement daytoday routines.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to plan daytoday activities.
  • Attend and support in necessary medical appointments.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or currently enrolled in CYW, SSW, DSW, ECE or any relevant experience.
  • Experience and knowledge in working with children and youth with ASD, Dual Diagnosis, and Mental Health.
  • First Aid Level C
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Driving Abstract
  • Medical exam

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Pay:
Up to $22.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification Level C (required)

Work Location:
In person

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