Child and Youth Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Banyan Community Services Full time

We are seeking Youth Justice Relief Workers to supervise and care for youth between the ages of **12 - 18, in a twenty-four (24) hour secure custodial youth justice facility for young offenders located in Hamilton. **Working under the framework of youth justice provides gained experience and opportunities in a team orientated, fast paced and dynamic environment. Relief Workers will attend to the physical and emotional needs of youth in conflict with the law, through individual and group recreational and cognitive programming, mentorship, and advocacy on behalf of each youth.

**Position Responsibilities**
- Supervision and Care of Youth (Resident)_
- Observe and recording the resident(s) physical condition upon admission and reporting anycondition that may require medical attention to the Supervisor or senior staff on duty.
- Obtain medical documents from the admitting officer and ensuring that all medical information, such as medic alerts, allergies, epilepsy or other special needs are accurately logged.
- Ensure that previously scheduled medical/dental appointments are confirmed or cancelled, by liaising with the appropriate medical authority and entering in the appointment book as required.
- Attend to the immediate needs of the resident if in crisis or afraid by offering support and reassurance.
- Ensure that the residents’ personal property is itemized, documented and that disallowed itemsare stored for safe keeping.
- Inform the resident of their rights and responsibilities in accordance with legislation and the facility policies and procedures and ensuring that those rights are observed on a day to day basis.
- Ensure the residents are informed about programs and routines.
- Ensure that residents are appropriately dressed and that acceptable standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
- Provide assistance and guidance to residents in the performance of daily routines and the use of acceptable social skills.
- Observe and documenting behavior as required by legislation, being aware of the whereabouts of all residents under supervision at all times and recording all movement out of supervision in the appropriate log. Position Program Details
- Practice acceptable child care skills and techniques in the management of resident behavior upto and including the use of physical restraint.
- Ensure skills and knowledge levels are maintained at acceptable competence levels by attending all mandatory training such as UMAB, First Aid, CPR and WHMIS.
- Carrying Out Therapeutic Programming_
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs based on a Cognitive Behavior Therapy model.
- Supervise recreational and /or leisure activities. Participation is appropriate only if effectivesupervision of residents is not compromised.
- Plan/organize off/on grounds outside activities for residents;
- Encourage participation in school functions and providing classroom supervision;
- Supervise/participate in housekeeping responsibilities with the young person when cleaning theliving areas;
- Monitor residents during meal time and evening snack ensuring proper control, quantities,sharing, manners and cleanup;
- Occasionally provide/assist residents with cooking/baking items or activities;
- Maintaining Safety and Security of Building and Equipment_
- Carry out searches as per policy and procedures
- Monitor residents at all times and provide appropriate redirection.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with residents;
- Initiate discussion and counseling sessions both in groups and on an individual basis;
- Ensure all Health & Safety Programs/Standards are followed
- Ensure all policy and procedures are followed including the YCJA and CYFSA standards
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment, ie., cleaning, repairing, replacing;
- Transport and accompany youth to and from court as well as any off-grounds activities, ie.,medical, professional, recreational;
- Distribute and counting medications both prescribed and non-prescribed which includetreatment for residents daily
- Liaise with Other Internal/External Team Members, Community Agencies including Police Court and Probation Services, Support Services and Volunteers_
- Communicate with parents in an effort to resolve problems;
- Participate in case conferences and other meetings as required
- Completing Assigned Administrative Duties_
- Provide verbal/written reports on residents for use by other Child & Youth Workers, Supervisors, Administrators, Probation Officers, Clinicians, Court Judges, Lawyers, etc.;
- Keep accurate logs and communication records
- Attend staff training development sessions as well as other meetings;
- Attend team meetings;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications_
- **Minimum Child and Youth Care Diploma (CYC/ CYW), Community Justices Services, Human Services, Protection Security and investigation or Police Foundations.**:

- **Or bachelor’s degree in related discipline.**:

- Ability to model and reinforce clear

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