Relief Childcare Worker

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Merrymount Children's Center Full time

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Relief Child Care Staff are assigned on an “as needed” basis in the Child Mental Wellness Program. The Relief Worker covers shifts in the program when staff are absent or situations where temporary additional staff are required. Relief staff provide direct care and support to children with a focus on meeting each child’s individual needs and interests (physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioural, etc.) to promote social, emotional and mental wellness

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work or related human service field. For specific positions, certain diplomas or certificates may be mandatory for licensing or specified by Merrymount to meet particular program needs and multi-disciplinary service goals (Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work or related field of study plus skills and experience and completion of a Crisis Intervention Training Program - theory and physical restraints/blocks are required to work in the residential program).

2. Previous experience working with children in the children’s mental health sector. Experience working in a

residential setting is preferred.

3. Demonstrated effectiveness working with children at risk for or experiencing mental health challenges that affect their functioning in one or more areas (home, school, community).

4. Demonstrated awareness and ability in utilizing a strength based, family-centred and trauma informed approach.

5. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement programs and activities for children focused on building resiliency, capacity and coping strategies, mindfulness, social skills and life skills, emotion regulation skills, etc.

6. Strong communication skills: active listening, courteous, friendly, respectful, empathetic, responsive, etc.

7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.

8. Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.

9. Crisis Intervention Training (Safe Management Group) certificate.

10. Bilingual in English and French language is considered an asset.

HOW TO APPLY:
Merrymount is an equal opportunity employer. Necessary accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please call 519-434-6848 ext. 269 for more information.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CITY OF LONDON LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak peoples who have longstanding relationships to the land, water and region of southwestern Ontario. The local First Nation communities of this area include Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation. Additionally, there is a growing urban Indigenous population who make the City of London home. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations of Turtle Island (North America).

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $27.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you hold diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work or related human service field?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-05

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