Full Time Youth Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

This is an existing position.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to screen, select or assess candidates.

Salary: $25.76 per hour, 40 hours per week. Benefits available upon full time status.

Since 1980, Pioneer Youth Services operates residential treatment homes for children and youth with behavioural, social, emotional, and psychological disorders

Requirements: G-Class Driver's License with a clean driving abstract; Pass and Provide a Broad sector Police Check upon hire; Minimum two vaccinations for COVID.

First Aid certification and Non -Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset..

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by email or fax, quoting

"FT-Contract Child and Youth Worker" in the subject line. Fax:

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Pioneer Youth Services; however only those requested for an interview will be contacted by a representative of Pioneer Youth Services

Responsibilities and Duties

· Working "on the floor" in a group home setting.

· Participating in resident assessments

· Preparing internal reports, form in a timely manner

· Counseling residents individually and/or in a group setting

· Carrying out regular, planned programs and activities

· Providing educational support services as necessary

· Monitors interaction between individual residents and intervene if issues arise

· Teaching social and life skills through interaction and modelling

· Liaise with family and social worker of resident

· participate and assist in planning of the summer program

· Lead, monitor and assist in children's therapeutic groups and meetings

· Completing logs and incident reports as required

· Administer medications

· Need to be available for some weekends, evenings & stat days (not overnights)

Qualifications and Skills

· The successful candidate will have completed in a College/University program in child and youth worker or a related field

· Strong behaviour management skills

· At least 1 year children/youth experience in a residential treatment (group home) setting for children and young adults with emotional, physical, social, behavioural challenges and/or dual diagnosed youths

· The candidate must be able to utilize excellent decision making skills and be able to effectively solve problems

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· Strong ability to build productive and supportive relationships with both staff and residents

Job Type: Contract/Possibility for Permanency

Salary: $25.76 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time,

COVID-19 considerations:

All PPE provided free of charge

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full G Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person