Child and Youth Worker

**Job Title**: Child and Youth Worker

**Location**: Durham and Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario

**Job Type**: Full-time/Part-time/Contract

Agile Healthcare Solutions, a leading staffing agency in the healthcare industry, is currently seeking a Child and Youth Worker to join our team in Durham and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario. The Child and Youth Worker will work with children and youth in a variety of settings to provide support and assistance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with children and youth to develop and implement individual care plans based on their needs and goals
- Provide support and assistance to children and youth in areas such as emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving
- Foster positive relationships with children and youth and their families, as well as with other members of the care team
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed
- Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and other related activities as required
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and activities

**Requirements**:

- Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and youth in a residential or community setting
- Valid CPR certification
- Medical with 6 months validity
- UMAB (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior) current certified
- Immunization record
- Vulnerable Sector Check Valid
- 3 References from Direct Supervisor

**Salary**: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Durham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (required)
- UMAB (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required)

Work Location: One location