Relief Child and Youth Worker

Relief child and youth care worker position-exclusively weekend shifts. Either 2:45am-3pm, 2:45pm-11pm or 12-hour shift 10am-10pm. This position asks for a commitment of working every weekend between 16-24 hours.

Key Responsibilities : NOTE This is not a comprehensive list of the job description, but an overall understanding of the position of Child and Youth Care Worker.

• Observes, assesses and documents significant behaviors emitted by young person in activity logs and reports.
• Creates and designs age appropriate, daily living activities as a forum for therapeutic and educational interventions.
• Initiates, organizes, monitors and actively participates in group activities, (special outings, concerts, sports, dances, party games, crafts, camping, music) as part of the total treatment plan.
• On an ongoing basis, observes and assesses interactions, behaviors and affect.
• Teaches and assists young people in acquiring appropriate skills relating to daily chores, routines, and personal hygiene habits.
• Advocates and actively builds trust and rapport with young people (and family) through interactive play, activities, and personal interactions.
• Provides counselling opportunities for young people focusing upon their needs and problems.
• Intervenes in crisis situation with young people, utilizing non abusive restraint practices as necessary.
• Maintains a therapeutic approach to behavior management and explains behavioral expectations and consequences to young people.

Qualifications and Professional Experience :

• Diploma/Degree in Human Services, preference given to Child and Youth Care and Social Work disciplines.
• Minimum 1 (one) year experience working with high-risk youth in out-of-home placements.
• Experience & knowledge in First Nations culture is an asset for all positions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Standard 1st Aid (level C), ASIST Suicide Certificate(s) are an asset; however, courses are offered after commencement.
• Requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment.

Job Type : Part-time Part-time hours: 16-24 per week

Salary : $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person