Residential Child and Youth Worker - Toronto, Canada - Kinnect Support

Kinnect Support

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Live in Treatment

Child and Youth Care Practitioner/Child and Youth Care

Region:
Toronto, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the residential program setting.
Perform the duties of a Primary Worker including.
Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
Develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs.
Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the facility.
Complete documentation and reports as required.
Participate in the daytoday operation of the facility.
Shift work is required day and evening shifts, and every other weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e.; CYCP CYC BSW)
Minimum of 4 Month of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults.
Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients.
Knowledge of the issues facing homeless and streetinvolved youth, as well as community resources that are current to the demographic of clientele.
Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement and patience in conflictual and stressful situations.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and coworkers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with youth and team members
Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Good computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Valid UMAB certification
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter Standards
Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series

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

Salary:
$20.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:
- (UMAB) Understand & Managing Aggressive Behavior's (required)
- (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (required)

Work Location:
In person