Child and Youth Worker

Child and Youth Workers **Location** Belleville **Wage Bi-Weekly Pay** **Who we hire** We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals seeking employment working with Youth in a Group Home Setting. We are looking for those who have experience/knowledge assisting youth in therapeutic residential programs. Youth workers will work one to one to support our youth in; attending court, academic/day programming, home visits, and in the home with day to day functions. **CYW REQUIRED SKILLS** - Experience dealing with youth who have special needs and behaviour difficulties is preferred as well as the ability to assess, interpret and record behaviour in a meaningful way. - The ability to build trusting relationships with our youth and participate in a professional treatment team approach is required. - Must have the ability to relate to Indigenous youth and understand the various issues that impact this population. **Education and Background** - **Completed or working towards one of the following**:_ Child and Youth Worker, CYW, Developmental Service Worker, DSW, Social Service Worker, SSW, Police Foundations, Law and Security, Community Justice Worker, Youth Outreach Worker, Addictions Worker, Addictions Councilor, Residential treatment, Mental Health, Corrections, MSW, Masters of Social Work, CYC, Child youth councilor, PSW, Personal support Worker, Children Services, ABS, Autism Behavioural Science, BSW, Bachelor of Social Work, EA, Educational Assistant, Behavioural Specialist, Recreation and Leisure, Special Needs Support, ECE, Early Childhood Educator, Child Therapist, Child Welfare Worker, Outreach Worker, Psychology, Indigenous Community and Social Development. **What are our employees saying**: - "Great place to work”_ - Child and Youth Worker (Current Employee) - Huntsville, ON_ I’ve had a great experience working with Connor Homes. They give high risk youth an amazing opportunity to grow up in a home-like atmosphere. There is nothing more rewarding then watching these youth grow and succeed and knowing that you were a part of this success. Pros: “Co-workers are excellent Great management in my area Very rewarding job Great kids" - “Rewarding Place to Work”_ Foster parent/ CYW (Current Employee) - Temiskaming Shores, ON “Management and area supervisor have always been super supportive & understanding. This position has allowed me to become more mindful & empathetic. With a focus on education, personal growth and team building, this company stays true to their word about providing residential services to individuals which allows them to grow and emerge” **“Advancing the Individual”** Current Employee (Current Employee) - London, ON “Connor Homes has had an incredible success rate with assisting the growth of Children in care. Offering them a safe, secure family environment when some children have no one. Their foster parents are above all others, their dedication and determination always amazes me and goes above and beyond for children they consider theirs when no one else does. Their ability to in still positive self esteem and self worth really does make a difference. There are times where employees struggle with issues all other companies have, gossip, feeling overworked and unrewarded. There is no doubt this is a thankless job as the kids suffer from trauma and mental health issues however after being with the company for a long period of time, those same kids have shown their resilience and we celebrate their successes, they reach out to share their lives, sometimes to apologize for their childhood behavior. Overall this company has a real family appeal and right from the top of the the ranks, every member of the team is a valued member” **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time **Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour Flexible Language Requirement: - French not required Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 12 hour shift - 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: - Belleville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) **Education**: - DCS / DEC (required) **Experience**: - Child and Youth work or related: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Driving Licence (required) Work Location: One location