Youth Care Worker

3 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada HomeBridge Youth Society Full time

_Feed your passion for working with youth_

HomeBridge Youth Society offers an interdisciplinary approach to youth care comprising of six facilities around the metro area as well as Bridges for Learning, an accredited school program. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 experience therapeutic interventions, support, and opportunities with a focus on evidence-based approaches to stabilization, education and life skills. Does this sound appealing to you?
- We are currently looking for Youth Care Workers:_

Here's what you need to get an interview:

- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Science field OR possess a Diploma in Child and Youth Care from a recognized program
- Experience working in the field of Child & Youth, specifically with children and youth with complex mental health and/or addictions issues. Experience working with youth in a group-caring facility is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

- Working understanding of current Youth Care Practices
- Awesome inter-personal, communication and organizational skills
- An ability to connect with young people who are resistant to developing relationships
- Teamwork and a desire to have fun at work
- Open and willing to work shift work, including overnights, weekends and holidays
- Valid certification in First Aid/CPR, (ASIST) Suicide Intervention, NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets

What we can offer you:

- $21.32 an hour to start
- Shift premium rates are applied on nights and weekends ($2.25 per hour on nights and weekends)
- Group benefits are available for eligible employees
- Paid time off in the form of statutory holidays, vacation and sick time as well as overtime opportunities
- Rewarding work in a positive and ethical workplace
- Flexibility with your schedule
- Amazing training and professional development opportunities
- Plenty of opportunities for advancement

Just so you are aware:

- HomeBridge is a Unionized and Tobacco-Free environment

We encourage applicants from Indigenous People, Black and other racially visible people, people with disabilities and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community to self-identify in your correspondance

Still interested? Drop us a resume and cover letter letting expressing your interest and telling us a bit about yourself.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $21.32 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Direct Youth Care expereince: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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