Binkadi Community Services is hiring skilled Specialized Awake Child and Youth Workers for staffed Child / Youth Homes in support of individuals that present with a variety of challenging behaviours including dysregulation and aggression resulting from, disrupted attachment and complex trauma. Successful candidates should have the following skills:
· strong communication
· critical thinking
· ability to stay calm in the face of crisis / conflict
· non-violent communication
· team player
· commitment and reliability
- passion and dedication to supporting this clientele
Job duties include: providing a safe, secure home environment, household management, meal planning and preparation, budgeting, maintaining the home and yard, following the child / youth's plan of care, providing emotional support ,responding to any immediate needs of the child / youth and medication administration
All Binkadi team members must pass a vulnerable sector criminal record check and have a valid first aid certificate within 60 days of hiring. Candidates are eligible for benefits after six months of full time employment.
Applicants must have a related degree, 2 years experience in the field or a combination of both.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $26.74 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- child and or youth care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
