Family Support Professional - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - Bridgeway Family Homes

Bridgeway Family Homes

Verified Company

Kawartha Lakes, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children and youth who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway's Specialized Foster Homes.

You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and community.

We are looking for experienced individuals to provide services between hours per week based on the client's needs, including providing services during the week between 3:00pm - 9:00pm, some weekend sessions and occasionally daytime sessions during weekdays.

Responsibilities:

Communication with collaborative team members
Providing scheduled, goalfocused services to families and individuals
Development of goalfocused activities
Case notes, reports and other administrative tasks
Transporting children/youth while providing services

Qualifications:

Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or university
Experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of needs
Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis deescalation is required
Current CPR/First Aid is required
Knowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, administrative, and reportwriting skills

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Requirements:

Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (obtained from local Police)
Current Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children's Aid Society)
Driver's Abstract, Class "G" Driver's License
Access to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insurance
Computer