Child and Youth Worker

5 months ago


Kingston, Canada Renew Supervision Services Full time

Supervised or monitored visitation occurs when one parent loses custody or visitation rights to a child(ren). For that parent to see their child(ren), the courts have mandated that a supervisor or monitoring person be present during all interactions with the child(ren).

**General Availability**:
Weeknights between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays

**Visit Duration**: Visits are typically between 1 - 6 hours. *Holiday shifts may be up to 8 hours.

**Type of Employment**: Independent Contract (**This is not a full time or permanent position**)

**Compensation**: $23.50 per hour

**Responsibilities & Duties**:

- Supervise visits of non-custodial parents with their child(ren): In-home and community settings (e.g., parks, walks, restaurants, movie theatres, etc.)
- Record detailed notes of visit, including debriefing with the custodial parent after the visit (i.e., notes must be detailed, well-written as they are submitted as evidence to the courts)
- Remain calm during emotionally charged situations and able to de-escalate conflicts
- Take initiative, problem solve and work with limited supervision
- Intervene if necessary
- Possess strong communication skills: verbal and written
- Build respectful boundaries with parents, children and authorized third party agencies or individuals
- Provide consultation and model age-appropriate activities and strategies to families for successful visits when requested by client
- Supervise visits remotely via video conferencing platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents prefer online visitations.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working with children (0 - 12 years) and families
- **Experience writing exceptionally clear and detailed client case notes**:

- Experience supporting confrontational and frustrated adult, child and youth clients
- Strong ability to think quickly, rationally and problem solve
- Proven ability to remain calm during emotionally-charged situations
- Experience working within an anti-oppression framework
- Experience working with families new to Canada and English language learners
- Knowledge of community resources
- Valid license and access to a vehicle
- Clean criminal record - Vulnerable Screening Sector (VSS) Police Clearance required
- Friendly and not easily offended

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 4-8 per week

**Salary**: $23.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Every Weekend

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff must be fully (double) vaccinated and are to wear PPE while working with families.

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)?
- Are you available to work weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.?
- Do you currently live in Kingston or the surrounding area?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- a second language (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- drivers licence with use of vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person


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