Child and Youth Worker

2 weeks ago

Barrie, Canada Shak's World Association Full time

Shak's World Community Centre (SWCC) uses basketball, innovation, and mentorship as a bridge to youth employment, education, and training. SWCC's youth-led urban community development project tackles the underlying issues leading to youth addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges.

**Child/Youth Worker Job Description**

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Child/ Youth Worker will:

- Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth

experiencing a range of social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties
- Facilitates group activities in a classroom with youth i.e., games, art, music, teamwork exercise,

etc.
- Can assess youth's emotional needs and provide support when needed
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with

parents and other staff members
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for

parents, guardians or supervisor
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service

providers working with children
- Other duties as assigned

What you will bring
- Current enrollment/ Diploma in Child and Youth Worker Diploma or experience working in the same role
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively; both oral and written
- Self-motivated with the ability to function independently and as part of a team
- Valid vulnerable sector screening completed if applicable
- Completed TB Two-Step Tuberculin Skin testing (Mantoux Test)

What we can offer YOU
- A competitive hourly wage of $19.00/hr - $24.00/hr
- Rich volunteer experience
- Work in a collaborative, dynamic, and high performing team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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