Child & Youth Worker (Cyw)

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Kennedy House Youth Services Full time

**How to apply****:
**Kennedy House**
Attention: Human Resources Manager
10 Milner Business Court, Suite #404
Scarborough, ON
M1B 3C6
Fax:
(416) 299-3912

**Qualifications**:

- Prior experience specifically related to working with youth. This may include placement experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs (intellectual, emotional, physical, and social) of children and youth
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid is mandatory within 30 days of hire
- Current certification in CPI is recommended
- Valid Class G Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract is required
- Current (within 6 months) Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided
- Experience in a not-for-profit government agency is considered an asset
- Broad awareness of other cultures, values, identities and perspectives with a demonstrated ability and interest in working with and for diverse populations
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting and/or competing priorities in an effective and efficient manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills
- Excellent clinical skills, including experience and ability to work with and manage difficult behaviour
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write legible, clear and concise reports and person-centred plans
- Maintain all required immunizations and vaccines

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides case management to youth/individuals on caseload
- Provides appropriate care as needed, including but not limited to medication administration and crisis response
- Advocates on behalf of individuals supported and liaise with family, medical, other professionals, and other service providers to address client needs
- Identifies needs of supported youth/individuals and participates in the development and implementation of safety plans/plan of careto enhance clients’ capacity to function in all aspects of community living.
- Develops and implements life skills and clinical based programs based on the Plan of Care
- Assists in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes
- Provides life skills training and emotional support to clients on a one-on-one or group basis
- Maintains documentation, monitors finances while ensuring an appropriate standard of living
- Provides direction to part-time and student placements as required
- Transports or arranges transport for recreation, medical appointments and other destinations as necessary
- Participate, attend and complete all required training meetings and/or learning programs
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable legislation, and workplace-specific health and safety policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as required

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