Job description
RELIEF (CASUAL) CHILD &YOUTH WORKER
Salary: $17.96 an hour with increases based on hours of service PLUS $3.00 per hour Government Wage Enhancement = $20.96
You must be available a minimum of six shifts per month including some weekend work. Flexible hours, can work up to 40 hours per week.
Requirements: Must have a Full G-Class Driver’s License
Education in Social Services or Experience in a Residential Setting is required.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by email or fax, quoting
"Relief (Casual) Child and Youth Worker" in the subject line. Fax: (519) 884-3909
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Pioneer Youth Services; however only those requested for an interview will be contacted by a representative of Pioneer Youth Services
Since 1980, Pioneer Youth Services operates residential treatment homes for children and youth with behavioural, social, emotional, developmental. and psychological disorders
Responsibilities and Duties
- Counseling residents individually and/or in a group setting
- Carrying out regular, planned programs and activities & provide on the floor supervision
- Monitors interaction between individual residents and intervene if issues arise
- Teaching social and life skills through interaction and modelling
- Liaise with family and social worker of resident
- Completing logs and incident reports as required
- Administer medications
Qualifications and Skills
- The successful candidate will have completed or is currently enrolled in a College/University program in child and youth worker or a related field
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Experience in a residential treatment (group home) setting for children and young adults with emotional, physical, social, behavioural challenges and/or dual diagnosed youths would be an asset
- The candidate must be able to utilize excellent decision making skills and be able to effectively solve problems
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to build productive and supportive relationships with both staff and residents
Job Type: Casual
Salary: $17.79 an hour with increases based on hours of service plus $3.00 per hour Government Wage Enhancement
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $17.96 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full G Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
