Youth Worker - Toronto, Canada - Turning Point Youth Services
Description
Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients.
We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us in 2 Youth Worker positions in our live-in treatment/congregate care programs for youth aged 12-18.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Incorporate in your work a strengths based relationship based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
- Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the residential program.
- Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients.
- Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Work or equivalent.
- At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and youth adults.
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengthsbased relationshipbased approach.
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations.
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
- Excellent communication, organization, administration and computer skills.
- Valid "Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour" certification.
- Valid "First Aid/CPR" certification.
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
- Full vaccination against COVID19 by a vaccination series officially approved by Health Canada
These are collective bargaining unit positions within CUPE Local 3501 & 3501A.
TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$48,380.80-$51,903.66 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- A MANDATORY requirement for this position is having a degree and/or diploma is Child & Youth Care, or a Bachelor of Social Work. Please advise which you have completed.
Licence/Certification:
- UMAB (preferred)
- ASIST (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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