Casual/Relief Youth Worker

Job description

RELIEF (CASUAL) CHILD &YOUTH WORKER

Salary: $17.96 an hour with increases based on hours of service PLUS $3.00 per hour Government Wage Enhancement = $20.96

You must be available a minimum of six shifts per month including some weekend work. Flexible hours, can work up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements: Must have a Full G-Class Driver’s License

Education in Social Services or Experience in a Residential Setting is required.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by email or fax, quoting

"Relief (Casual) Child and Youth Worker" in the subject line. Fax: (519) 884-3909

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Pioneer Youth Services; however only those requested for an interview will be contacted by a representative of Pioneer Youth Services

Since 1980, Pioneer Youth Services operates residential treatment homes for children and youth with behavioural, social, emotional, developmental. and psychological disorders

Responsibilities and Duties

• Counseling residents individually and/or in a group setting
• Carrying out regular, planned programs and activities & provide on the floor supervision
• Monitors interaction between individual residents and intervene if issues arise
• Teaching social and life skills through interaction and modelling
• Liaise with family and social worker of resident
• Completing logs and incident reports as required
• Administer medications

Qualifications and Skills

• The successful candidate will have completed or is currently enrolled in a College/University program in child and youth worker or a related field
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Experience in a residential treatment (group home) setting for children and young adults with emotional, physical, social, behavioural challenges and/or dual diagnosed youths would be an asset
• The candidate must be able to utilize excellent decision making skills and be able to effectively solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to build productive and supportive relationships with both staff and residents

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $17.79 an hour with increases based on hours of service plus $3.00 per hour Government Wage Enhancement

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $17.96 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full G Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person