Family Specialist Professional - Cobourg, Canada - Bridgeway Family Homes

Description

Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway's Treatment 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, goal-focused services to families and individuals
• Development of goal-focused activities
• Case notes, reports and other administrative tasks
• Transporting children/youth while providing services

Qualifications:

• Certificate, diploma or degree (i.e. Child and Youth Care Practitioner) from a recognized college or university
• 2 – 5 years experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of critical needs
• Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis de-escalation and containments/physical restraints 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 report-writing skills

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
• Personal email address