Child and Youth Support Worker

Eagles Care is an organization dedicated to providing high risk children and youth stable and safe living accommodations and opportunities to engage in leisure, recreation, volunteer, learning, and work activities consistent with their rights and unique aspirations, abilities, and needs.

Support Workers are instrumental in assisting our residents in leading full and productive lives by diligently attending to their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, medical, and financial needs. Support Workers are mindful of the importance of enabling our residents to achieve their fullest potential. Support Workers constantly strive to ensure the best quality of life for all our residents and to create a safe, family-home like atmosphere in all our homes.

Job Requirements:

- A diploma or degree in Health and Community Studies / Community Social Services or experience caring for high
- and at-risk youth (mandatory)
- Clear Police Records Check for Vulnerable Sector (mandatory)
- Clear child welfare check (mandatory)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification (mandatory)
- ASIST (suicide intervention) (not mandatory but an asset)
- NVCI (non-violent crisis intervention) (mandatory)
- English (fluent - understand, speak and write)
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license and ability to be insured

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide daily care, supervision, and support for children in a safe and structured environment.
- Assist with daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, and school preparation.
- Build positive relationships and offer emotional support to residents.
- Implement care plans and support therapeutic goals.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily logs and incident reports.
- Respond to crises and de-escalate situations when necessary.
- Assist with household tasks to ensure the home is clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Work collaboratively with team members and attend staff meetings and training sessions.
- Promote positive peer interactions and conflict resolution.
- Uphold all Eagles Care policies and ensure confidentiality and respect for residents.
- Experience providing personal care for high-risk youth, and or dual diagnosis
- Written communication skills to complete forms, incident reports, serious occurrence reports, daily case notes and medication logs
- Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Theraputic conversation and de escalation techniques
- Practice in medication administration
- Experience working with Behavioural Support Plans, safety plans, outside clinical support and wrap around Support Services
- Ability to act quickly and respond to resident needs whenever required

**Want to join a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting people to live their best lives? We want to hear from you We offer 24/7 care to people living with high risk behaviors across the Ottawa area and are currently hiring part-time, casual, and term contracts.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Full time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Pay: $23.50 - $26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Full-time employment
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work every second weekend?
- Do you have a diploma or degree in Health and Community Studies / Community Social Services or experience caring for high
- and at-risk youth?
- Do you have a clear Police Records Check for Vulnerable Sector?
- Do you have a clear child welfare check?
- Do you have a valid First Aid/CPR certification?
- Do you have a valid Ontario Driver's license with a car?

**Experience**:

- Person-Centred Care Support: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $23.50-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 44 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- Do you have a diploma or degree in Health and Community Studies / Community Social Services or experience caring for high
- and at-risk youth?
- Do you have a clear Police Records Check for Vulnerable Sector?
- Do you have a clear child welfare check?
- Do you have a valid First Aid/CPR certification?
- Do you have NVCI (non-violent crisis intervention)?
- Do you have a valid Ontario Driver’s license with a car?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person