Residential - Youth Worker (Ft) - Markham, Canada - 360°kids
Description
The 360°kids' youth residence is a voluntary program that offers a combination of housing and support for youth, primarily 16-19 years of age, who are facing a housing crisis.
Both residences provide a home for youth while they navigate the challenges common to adolescents or work towards living independently.
The Youth Worker will provide client-centered, therapeutic support to all clients in our Residential program.Duties will include:
- Provide case management support and informal counselling to program participants in order to assist them in achieving their goals.
- Act in accordance with CFSA and 360°kids' policies and procedures.
- Oversee the operations of the Residence such as monitoring health and safety, implement house rules, policies and procedures, respond to crisis situations and other duties as required.
- Create and maintain a clean and welcoming environment for youth in care.
- Facilitate regular life skill programming that will build on the youth's skills and prepare them for independence.
- Intake and discharge planning.
- Daily documentation such as case note documentation, report writing and various other administrative duties as needed.
- Provide a therapeutic, safe and welcoming environment within the Residence
- Assist youth to access various community programs regarding school, health, housing, employment, etc.
- Advocate on youth's behalf and act as a positive role model for youth.
- Maintain positive relationships and interact with various community partners including school boards, police services, child welfare agencies, neighbors, etc. in a professional and respectful manner
- Positively contribute to 360°kids as an organization
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED:
- CYW Degree/Diploma or Post-Secondary education in a Human Service related field or the equivalent of combined education and experience working with youth.
- Previous experience working with street involved youth is a must.
- Demonstrated client focused case management skills and role modelling.
- Experience working in crisis environments and youth who have experienced trauma is an asset.
- Must have: Clean Child Welfare check, Current first aid/CPR certification, current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check). A car and valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and$2 million liability insurance an asset.
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