Child and Youth Worker

7 months ago


Orangeville, Canada TLK Residential Services Inc Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 16 to 32 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Child welfare
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Urban area
- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- 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
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Persons with mental health disabilities
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?


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