Job Description

Child and Youth Care Worker(s) - HALIFAX
Permanent full-time, part-time, and casual/relief positions available Are you looking for an experience that is as rewarding as it is challenging? Do you want to be part of an organization that goes beyond providing care and has demonstrated concrete outcomes representing amazing growth as well as measurable change in harmful behaviour, mental health, academic performance, and healthy development? Key Assets Nova Scotia (KANS) provides residence-based therapeutic care to young people with complex needs who are under the guardianship of the provincial government. This takes place within an individual living arrangement, as an alternative model to group care. Working in collaboration with statutory bodies and community service providers KANS strives to develop and offer truly client-centered care for youth to meet the unique needs of each person we serve, and to support them in healing, developing, and thriving. Using a clinical model developed specifically for kids in care, KANS endeavors to respond to the needs of our youth in a way that is trauma-informed, proactive, and boldly innovative (while also utilizing traditional approaches if appropriate on a client-specific basis). We are looking for committed, innovative, adaptable, and resilient Child and Youth Care Workers to provide therapeutic care to young people with complex backgrounds and needs. The day to day work is varied and will include one-to-one relationship building, planning and participating in social and recreational activities, teaching life skills, providing educational supports, counselling, crisis management, and developing and implementing individualized clinical intervention plans with an interdisciplinary team, all in the context of creating and maintaining a home environment for the young person you are working with. The successful applicant(s) must be client-centered, emotionally self-aware, confident, energetic, adaptable, patient, physically active, and able to safely intervene in crisis situations. Shift work, including weekends, is required. Education & Experience: The role requires a diploma in Child and Youth Care, or a degree in psychology (or related discipline) from a recognized university, as well as experience working with young people with emotional/behavioral difficulties, or equivalent combination of training and experience. In addition, successful candidates MUST be able to provide proof of the following before hiring can be completed:

• required diplomas/degrees
• clear Police Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector)
• clear Child Abuse Registry Check
• valid Driver's License
• clear Driver's Abstract
• vehicle you can use for work
• Standard First Aid/CPR certification
• food handling/safety course (courses are available online)
• valid proof of ability to work in Canada
• valid proof of COVID vaccination as per government regulation

Key Assets Offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience (full-time & part-time range = $21.53 - $24.96/hour and flat rate of $21.00/hour for casual staff)
• Competitive benefits package and RRSP contribution
• Competitive sick time and vacation benefits
• Generous learning development support

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. 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 for the interview and selection process to contact us and we will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual Salary: $21.00-$24.96 per hour Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you meet the minimum educational requirements per the Department of Community Services policy as outlined in the ad?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person