Youth worker - Toronto

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Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Child welfare
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
  • Group home
  • Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
  • 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Young offenders

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits
  • Mileage paid
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
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