Job Description

Family & Children\'s Services of the Waterloo Region is a community organization legally mandated to respond
to and work together with families, their supports, and our communities to protect and care for children who
have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of being abused or neglected.Our Agency is fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that
supports employees to be authentic and fully engage in shaping a healthy workplace and community where
children, youth and families thrive.To continue to support the work that we do, the Agency is looking for a Child and Youth Worker to join our
team.Family & Children\'s Services of the Waterloo Region currently has an opportunity for a Child and Youth
Worker. This is a temporary role of approximately 6 months and will work up to 40 hours per week. Initially,
the role will provide in-home and community support for a child with a higher than typical level of energy and
requires constant supervision for the summer months and will transition to support other children and youth
in the fall. The successful candidate will be skilled in supporting children and youth with high-needs behaviours
in a positive and supportive way.Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Relevant undergraduate Diploma, degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in working in family homes to promote positive change in family functioning utilizing a

family centred practice approach.

• Solid understanding of child development and attachment and trauma informed practice
• NCI Certification would be considered an asset.
• Valid \'G\' Ontario Driver\'s License and access to reliable vehicle

Salary Range:
$26.1423 - $32.4161 per hour
Social Work Grade 6
Articles 15&16 apply to internal candidates.Application Process:
Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a resume t no later
than 4:00pm on June 6, 2024, quoting posting #011-2024.Interested external applicants are invited to submit a resume t no later than 4:00
pm on June 6, 2024, quoting posting #011-2024.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:Family & Children\'s Services is committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We
encourage applications from Indigenous people, women, LGBTQIA+ people, people of colour, and people with
disabilities to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. If you feel comfortable making it
known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to
you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal
opportunity employer.Accommodation at Family & Children\'s Services of the Waterloo Region:We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make
any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the
Human Resources Department at 519-576-1329. Human Resources will work with the applicant and the
interview committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which

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