Youth Worker

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 24 to 88 hours bi-weekly
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Child welfare
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Rural area
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- 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
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- 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
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Young offenders
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

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

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available