Bailiff Administrator

About Us

Kennedy House (KH) is a not-for-profit organization with a long-standing dedication to providing exceptional personalized care for youth in the Greater Toronto Area for over 50 years. KH started with an initial family-like group home in 1971 and currently operates several residential and community-based programs, for marginalized and at-risk youth, including:

• Two residential programs for adolescents in care;
• Three residential programs for youth and young adults living with developmental disabilities;
• Kennedy House Youth Centre, a secure custody / secure detention facility for male youth experiencing conflict with the law;
• Bailiff services to safely and securely transport youth experiencing conflict with the law;
• Kennedy House After School Program for children aged 4-13 in underserved communities throughout Scarborough; and
• Kennedy House Youth Shelter, for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness.

KH works with youth to enable them to grow as individuals and contribute as members of the community. This is achieved by providing customized support and building trusting relationships.

To learn more about our organization and the causes we support, we strongly encourage you to visit our website.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of a Full-time Bailiff Administrator is to provide direct and continuous supervision of young persons while transporting them to various appointments within the community. This role supports the Bailiff Coordinator and Assistant Bailiff Coordinator and includes providing administrative coverage when required. The Bailiff Administrative Employee is also responsible for completing and filing transport sheets, vehicle search report sheets, maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets, and coordinating all internal and external transports, including medical, dental, and doctor appointments. This individual will work closely with and report to the Bailiff Coordinator. Some evenings and weekends may be required; therefore, the ability to maintain a flexible schedule is essential.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Transport young persons to necessary appointments/meetings/court appearances
• Recognize and remove young persons from unsafe environment.
• Understand, recognize emotional stress and fears of a young person as related to the receipt of medical care and/or court appointments.
• Observe and assess on a continuous basis the young person's state of physical health and refer the young person to medical resource person when required.
• Apply emergency first aid as required.
• Dispense prescribed medication according to the orders of physician as required.
• To care and comfort the young person when they are physically ill.
• To prepare and accompany the young person to medical appointments.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate transfers, transports, medical appointments and all other transport requirements in a timely manner
• Administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of developmental needs (intellectual, emotional, physical, and social) of young persons in care.
• Appreciation for the young persons' need for stability and consistent care from adults.
• Demonstrated skills in direct relations to the function/task at hand.
• Ability to relate appropriately to young persons as well as to the families of each individual.
• Ability to write legible, clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrate maturity and reliability at all times.
• Child and Youth Worker/Corrections Diploma or a Bachelor of Arts in a related field, with related work experience.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid are mandatory.
• Valid Class G Driver's License.
• Certification in CPI is considered an asset
• Proficient using MS Excel, MS Word

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person