Child and Youth Worker

Child and Youth Worker

The Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women’s Inc. is currently accepting applications for the position of Child and Youth Worker.
The Child and Youth Worker, under the direction of the Executive Director, will provide physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social programming, case management and direct supports to foster improved outcomes for children, youth and families accessing our services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to children and youth experiencing crisis.
• Conducting caregiver and child/youth intakes
• Create and implement programming to support the emotional and developmental needs of the children.
• Support the mothers with health and parenting skills (traditional and mainstream).
• Support women & children fleeing from violence.
• Incorporate culture as a way of being and knowing to improve their health and wellbeing, develop life skills, increase their sense of self, belongings and build resilience.
• Acknowledge separation concerns and recommend supports and resources.
• Educate children and their mothers on identifying inappropriate behaviours and provide approved supports and resources.
• Support self-esteem and empowerment with the residents.

Qualifications:

• College diploma in Child & Youth, Social Services or closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years experience in associated field;
• Knowledge of and experience working with a range of issues impacting youth, women and children including homelessness, violence against women and children, sexual abuse, poverty, mental health and substance use;
• Demonstrates cultural competency including awareness, knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonialism and systemic issues;
• Experience working in a shelter environment and completing intakes, safety plans, case notes, incident reports, plans of care, etc. is an asset;
• Case management experience and knowledge of various resources to support children, youth and women with diverse needs achieve their goals;
• Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation;
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, inappropriate behaviour strategies, and crisis management;
• Intermediate computer literacy skills including Microsoft office suite and databases;
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification;
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Training; ASIST Certification ; Food Handlers Certification
• Must have or obtain, within 30 days of hiring date, a Vulnerable Sector CPIC.

SALARY: $24.00/hr

JOB TYPE: Full-time - 40 hours per week

The Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women’s Inc operating as Native Women’s Centre (NWC) is an Indigenous lead not for profit organization providing a secure and empowering environment for women and children fleeing domestic violence, suffering from homelessness, and/or human trafficking. We are culturally based and committed to creating positive outcomes for Indigenous women and their children. As a staff member of NWC you will have opportunity for professional growth and access to traditional ways of being and knowing. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person