Join Our Team: Child and Youth Support Worker
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth? Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is seeking skilled and passionate Youth Support Workers to provide exceptional care and support to children and youth in need, enhancing their well-being, growth, and development.
About Here4You:
Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is committed to creating a safe and structured home environment for children and youth facing challenges in their daily lives. Through tailored care, supervision, structure, and intervention strategies, we empower young individuals to develop lifelong skills, improve their quality of life, and successfully transition to family homes or independent living. Our approach integrates participation in community and recreational programs that promote personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
The Role:
As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and youth with diverse needs, including those with physical or behavioural challenges. You will provide direct care, implement intervention strategies, and create opportunities for personal development, ensuring each individual feels valued and empowered.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced professionals with a background in supporting children and youth who may face physical or behavioural impairments. If you are patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping young individuals overcome challenges and achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized direct support to children and youth with developmental disabilities and/or behavioural crises and complex needs.
- Support clients in various settings, including live-in treatment, residential care homes, family or foster homes, schools, hospitals, and the community.
- Monitor, document, and maintain daily shift logs, incident reports, medication charts, and other required documentation.
- Assist with meal preparation and promote proper nutrition for children and youth in care.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment.
- Administer medications and complete Medication Logs accurately.
- Transport clients to and from appointments and community outings.
- Support daily hygiene routines and household chores.
- Build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with clients, families, and team members.
- Travel between various work sites as needed to provide services.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Community and Justice Services, Social Services, or a related field (or currently enrolled).
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (required)
- Certification in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) or CPI
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check or Broad Record Check (completed within the last 6 months) Required
- Child Welfare Check (Required).
- Valid G2 or G Driver’s License with 2 million liability (required).
- Personal reliable vehicle (Required)
- Flexibility to drive to different locations as needed.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (Required).
**This is a Contract Job**
This position offers an opportunity to meaningfully impact children's and youth's lives while gaining valuable experience. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about providing quality care and support to vulnerable populations.
Website: https://www.here4youservices.com/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able and willing to travel to various job sites, including different cities, to provide supportive services as required?
Licence/Certification:
- UMAB Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
