Job Description

Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador (KANL) provides Family-Based and Alternate Care along with a wide variety of programming and other services to support children, youth, and their families. Working in partnership with statutory bodies, KANL strives to develop creative and innovative programs for the provision of unique and supportive services, tailored to meet the needs of children, youth, and their families, and designed to work towards improving outcomes. KANL is currently recruiting in St.

John's, NL for the position of:

(Part-time and Casual/Relief Positions Available)

We are looking for innovative and creative Child and Youth Care Workers to provide care, supervision, and support to young people with complex needs and their families. The work is varied and will include relationship building, planning, and participating in social and recreational activities including land-based activities, teaching life skills, providing educational supports, and developing and implementing individualized intervention plans.

The successful applicant(s) must be confident, energetic, adaptable, patient, self- aware, physically active, and able to safely intervene in crisis situations. It is important to note that shift work, including weekends, is required. Short-term travel throughout the province may also be required.

A minimum of 2-years' experience in a non-parental role providing support, mentorship, coaching, teaching, or guidance to young people with challenging behaviors or an equivalent combination of education and work or volunteer experience in a related field.

Demonstrated ability to work therapeutically with children and their families with an ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.

Understanding of family functioning and group dynamics, trauma-informed practices, behavior management techniques, and excellent communication skills

A valid Driver's License and clear drivers abstract.

Willingness to obtain crisis intervention training certifications (TCI, ASIST, and UMAB training will be provided to successful applicants by Key Assets NL).

Current, or willingness to complete, Standard First Aid/CPR certification.

The following qualifications, while not a requirement, will be considered assets in the applicant selection process:

A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or a related discipline.

Daily access to a personal vehicle and $2 Million Business Liability insurance (or willingness to obtain).

Experience as a foster parent

Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience (starting hourly rate of pay at $22.07/hour)

Competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of contribution

Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year

Vacation Leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks)

Generous learning development support and exciting training opportunities

If you want to help us provide invaluable support to children, youth, adults and their families please send your cover letter and resume by email to recruitment@keyassets.ca

•We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. • •No phone calls please. •

•Application Deadline: This ad will remain open until we fill the positions we require. •

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population.

We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s) for the interview and selection process.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $22.07 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person