Job Description

Child / Youth Support Worker Build supportive and professional relationships with youth. Support youth with developing and achieving personal goals, using a strength-based and harm reduction approach. Teach age-appropriate life skills such as; communication, emotional well being, problem solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, being a positive role model, etc. Lead programming and activities promoting social / emotional / physical development to build competence and self-worth and achieve personal goals. Ensure individuals basic needs are met (personal care, life skills and social / occupational skills) Daily household tasks at the residence / program facility (May include cleaning, laundry or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks, etc.) Some time, Drive children / youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, community resources and support networks.

• Plan, support and / or deliver culturally appropriate programs, services, workshops and outings; encouraging youth to learn and participate in their culture.
• Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide : A current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. As An Ideal Candidate You Possess Experience working with youth in a variety of settings and across cultures, and with Indigenous youth in particular, is an asset

• 3 years\' experience in group homes, shelters, youth programming and / or supported independent living.
• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, other social services, Education, Sociology or Psychology Degree.
• Valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract .
• Must be able to deal with any crisis situations. First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Suicide Intervention, Self Harm, Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training (Preferable)
• Aboriginal awareness and cultural diversity training

*Preference to person with Indigenous background Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week Salary: From $19.50 per hour Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• group home: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (required)
• Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location: In person