Youth Worker - Toronto, Canada - Turning Point Youth Services

Turning Point Youth Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

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 staff members for Part-Time / Relief Child & Youth Worker position in our live-in treatment programs.

Shift work is required. This includes awake overnights, days, evenings, and last-minute shifts during the week and on the weekend.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct, quality care and supervision to youth in a residential setting.
Develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs.
Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the facility.
Liaise with families, professionals and the community.
Complete documentation and reports as required.
Participate in the daytoday operation of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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University or College Degree/Diploma in Child & Youth Care or Bachelor of Social Work
:

Some relevant experience, preferably in residential child and youth work.
Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengthsbased, relationshipbased approach.
Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing our clients.
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 interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication, organization, administrative 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.

This is collective bargaining unit position within CUPE Local 3501.

TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Our HR representative will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Type:

Part-time

Salary:

From $20.52 per hour

Schedule:

Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Weekend availability

Application question(s):

Have you completed education in one of the following postsecondary programs: Degree and/or Bachelor of Child & Youth Care and/or Bachelor of Social Work? This is a mandatory requirement in order to be considered for a position.

Experience:

- working with youth, preferably in live-in treatment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: