Youth worker - Toronto
Trillium Residential Services Toronto
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
- 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
- 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
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits- Mileage paid
- Free parking available
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