Child and Youth Worker

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Chisholm Services for Children Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 12 to 32 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Work site environment**:

- Child welfare
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
**Work setting**:

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

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- 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
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Children
**Security and safety**:

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

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program

  • Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor- Remote

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Eastern College Full time

    **Job Title**: Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor **Company**: Eastern College **Location**: Remote **Hours**:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm AST or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AST **Start Date**:October 2024 **About Us**: Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career College industry in Atlantic Canada. Established in 1983 we have delivered...

  • Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor- Halifax

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Eastern College Full time

    **Job Title**: Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor **Company**: Eastern College **Location**: Halifax Campus, 6940 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 0B7 **Hours**:Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AST **Start Date**:November 18, 2024 **End Date**: February 27, 2026 **About Us**: Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career College industry...

  • Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor- Halifax

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Eastern College Full time

    **Job Title**: Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor **Company**: Eastern College **Location**: Halifax Campus, 6940 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 0B7 **Hours**:Onsite,** **Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AST **Start Date**:November 18, 2024 **End Date**: February 27, 2026 **About Us**: Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career...

  • Youth Worker

    19 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Full time

    **Employment Opportunity**: Youth Worker **Location**: Halifax, NS **Salary Range**: $24/hour **Employment Term**: Full-time (35 hours/week) **Reports to**: Early Years Navigator **General Description**: The Youth Worker will work with Indigenous youth, specifically youth at risk to provide culturally relevant programming including, land-based learning,...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Chisholm Services for Children Full time

    Work Term: Casual - Work Language: English - Hours: 12 to 32 hours per week - Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience: Experience an asset - Early childhood education and teaching - Child care provider/assistant - Youth services/administration - or equivalent experience **Work...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    21 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Chisholm Services for Children Full time

    Work Term: Casual - Work Language: English - Hours: 12 to 32 hours per week - Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience: Experience an asset - or equivalent experience - ** Work site environment**: - Child welfare - Early intervention programming for at-risk youth - Youth...

  • Child & Youth Care Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) Full time

    Work Location: SchoolsPlus Program Revised February 3, 2020 Title Child and Youth Care Practitioner PROGRAM Child and Youth Care Practitioner - PROGRAM Scope of Responsibilities The Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) shall be responsible for collaborating with school teams to help implement proactive supports for children and youth who have...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Chisholm Services for Children Full time

    Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 hours per week - Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience: Experience an asset - or equivalent experience - **Work site environment**: - Child welfare - Early intervention programming for at-risk youth - Youth services -...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    21 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Chisholm Services for Children Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 40 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: - **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - or equivalent experience - ** Work site environment**: - Child welfare - Early intervention programming for...

  • Weekend Overnight Worker, Phoenix Youth Shelter

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Phoenix Youth Full time

    **FULL-TIME, TERM** **TERM DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - SEPTEMBER 9, 2025** Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s over fourteen locations in Halifax, N.S. provide a continuum of care for youth aged 11-24 and their families. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person...