Youth Worker

7 days ago


Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us as a Youth Worker in one of our live-in treatment/congregate care programs for youth aged 12-18.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Incorporate in your work a strengths based relationship based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
- Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the residential program.
- Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients.
- Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
- Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
- Develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs.
- Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the facility.
- Complete documentation and reports as required.
- Participate in the day-to-day operation of the facility.
- **Shift work is required - day and evening shifts**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Work or equivalent.
- At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and youth adults.
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach.
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations.
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
- Excellent communication, organization, administration and computer skills.
- Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification.
- Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification.
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
- Full vaccination (minimum first 2 doses) against COVID-19 by a vaccination series officially approved by Health Canada

**This is a collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501A.**

TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Senior HR representative will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $48,380.80-$51,903.66 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

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

Application question(s):

- A MANDATORY requirement for this position is having a degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Care, or a Bachelor of Social Work. Please advise which you have completed.

Licence/Certification:

- UMAB (preferred)
- ASIST (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person



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