child and youth worker
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Child and Youth Worker Overnights
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November 25, 2024
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Families 1st
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*Overview:*
Our organization provides specialized residential care for adults and/or children within the developmental services sector. We provide behavioral supervision and support mostly for people who are dual diagnosed (e.g., development need and a mental health issue). A typical residence or ?program? includes between two to four clients who are supported by direct support workers. (We also support clients who are living independently or in family homes.) Staff to client ratios vary based on client needs; most of our clients receive supervision and support 24 hours a day 7 days a week. As such, most of our programs are considered continuous operations.
The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) is accountable for efficient and effective day-to-day behavioural support for residents. The position reports to the Program Supervisor. The Child and Youth Workers? mandate is to provide a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the clients in our care.
*Qualifications:*
* Post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Work or equivalent, from a recognized community college, or a related Social Service Field.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in the field of Child and Youth Work, particularly in residential treatment for behavioural adults and/or children with complex developmental needs, autism spectrum disorder, Schizophrenic spectrum disorders, mental illness, and dual diagnosis.
* Experience and sound knowledge of MCCSS guidelines and Quality Assurance Management (QAM) requirements for the licensing of residential programs is an asset.
* Must possess a valid G-class driver?s license and insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Class G Licence (required)
* Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationStoney Creek, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$27.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9540535199
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