Child and Youth Care Worker

3 days ago

Dartmouth, Canada Akoma Family Centre Full time

**Terms of Employment**:
Casual

**Shifts**:
Shift Work - 8 and/or 12 hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)

**Salary**:
**Hourly Rate**: $20.00

**Location**:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

**Nature of Position**:
The Youth Care Worker reports directly to the Akoma Family Centre Child & Youth Care
Supervisor. The Youth Care Worker is responsible for administering approved treatment plans
and providing care to residents (ages 3-13) in care of the Minister of Community Services.
Responsible for accurate reporting, file maintenance, crisis intervention and assisting with
developing programs and activities. The facility is a 24/7 operation with residents in two
buildings.

**Required Education**:
Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services Field and/or Child Care Worker Diploma from a
provincial accredited institution or related and experience may be considered for equivalency.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:
youth in residential care; ability to work as part of a team; ability to deal with conflict; strong
written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills; effective organizational and time
management skills; knowledge of behaviour management strategies, intervention plans, and
programs; knowledge of issues facing youth in care; and the ability to transfer knowledge of
various behavioural disorders, substance abuse, and mental health disorders to practice; and
knowledge of working with babies, young children and families in crisis.
Must exercise discretion with confidential matters.

**Assets**:
Certificates in the following programs are considered an asset: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
(NVCI), Standard First Aid Level C, Cultural Awareness Training, Medication Administration, Fire
Training, WHMIS, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Inhalant Abuse, Stress
Management, Restorative Practices, Food Handlers Safety Training & Early Childhood
1018 Main Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B2W 4X9

Education. Familiarity with Mac Computer technology. Knowledge of the Children and Family
Services.

**Additional Skills**:
Housekeeping activities, Food preparation, Supervise indoor and outdoor activities of children
and youth, Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety.

**Security and Safety**:
Criminal record check, Child abuse registry check, Valid Driver's license, appropriate liability
insurance.

**Transportation Information**:
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and appropriate vehicle insurance to transport residents.
Travel expenses reimbursed by employer.

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:
Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding.
background checks.

**How to Apply**:
**Fax**: (902) 434-6544
contacted.

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