Child and Youth Worker - Oshawa, Canada - Kinnect Support

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Child and Youth Worker, Foster Care Support

Locations:
Oshawa

Compensation:
$22.00-$24.00 based on experience

Hours of work:
Various hours of work

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • A Child & Youth Work Diploma from a recognized Community College or
Other educational and personal qualifications together with experience in Child & Youth Work practice

  • A minimum of two to three related experience
  • A Class G Drivers License and daily access to a vehicle
  • Certification in CPR, First Aid, UMAB, Medication Administration and Dispensing
on a without prejudice basis


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Assess client, and help support safety planning and the provision of service in crisis situations
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to parents in home, strategies and understanding and managing of aggressive behaviors
  • Help to develop, support, and assess therapeutic parenting plans of care for individual children
  • Help to identify and build on developing informal and formal support networks and community connections
  • Ensures documentation is prepared timely and that relevant reports are prepared and submitted within established timelines
  • Review and maintain Ministry standards
  • Carries out other duties as assigned not limited to, documentation, facilitating court documents, appearances, and appointments as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCIES:


  • Experience and indepth knowledge of social and psychological dynamics related to child development and behavior management (Attachment / Trauma Theory, Child Developmental / resiliency theories, Emotional Regulation, Critical Reflective practice and principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
  • Strong behavior management and child management skills, including an understanding of an individual
  • Understanding and experience in assessing and assisting families regarding trauma
  • Strong analytical and assessment skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with professionals of other disciplines and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures across the agency and community and continuously build productive working relationships.
  • Strong computer skills and the willingness to learn current and new software used by the agency.

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual


Salary:
$24.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evenings
  • Every Weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
Oshawa


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 8-35 per week


Salary:
Up to $24.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oshawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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