Child and Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 12 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Child welfare
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
**Tasks**:

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Perform administrative tasks
- Conduct social research
- 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
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
- Mandt System training
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
**Security and safety**:

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

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- 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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