Youth Worker - East York, Canada - Turning Point Youth Services

Turning Point Youth Services
Turning Point Youth Services
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East York, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

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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 individuals to join us in Part-Time/Relief Youth Worker positions in either our youth justice and mental health congregate care live-in treatment programs.


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.
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Shift work is required.

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.
  • Preference will be given to those with a valid Ontario G Driver's License and clear abstract.
  • Full vaccination against COVID19 by a vaccination series officially approved by Health Canada.

These are collective bargaining unit positions within CUPE Local 3501A.

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$20.52-$21.38 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • 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:

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • UMAB (preferred)
  • Ontario G driver's license (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)
  • Night Shift (preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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