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

Shelter Support

Child and Youth Care Practitioner/Child and Youth Care

Region:
Toronto, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter setting.
Always ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents in the facility.
Complete reports documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)
Ensure that administrative duties are completed.
Support youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing case management.
Facilitate relevant referrals for residents to communitybased services.
Develop, implement and evaluate group programming for residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e.; CYCP CYC BSW)
Minimum of 1 year 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

Salary:
$20.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Schedule:

Day 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)

Ability to Relocate: