Youth Worker

We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to join our excellent team of direct care staff. A college diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Services or other related field, will be considered an asset, however, we are also accepting applications for a Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship. If you're looking to upgrade your education while gaining experience in the field of Youth Work, this position is for you!

Position Summary: This role provides for the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's youth through the use of various relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth experiencing a range of social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties
• Assist youth in achieving their Plan of Care goals
• Coordinate and participate in recreational and activities for the youth
• Develop therapeutic relationships with youth, using various teaching, mentoring, and counseling skills
• Support a team approach to sharing program activities, daily care responsibilities, and problem solving
• Follow behavioural support and intervention guidelines including crisis intervention
• Complete administrative tasks related to client progress reports, incident reports, and behaviour tracking
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written form
• High degree of energy
• Flexibility with the ability to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth and adapt to their specific needs
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationship children/youth, families, colleagues, communities, and placing agencies
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills

Qualifications

• A College diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or other related field of study is required
• Applicants with relevant life experience and willingness to upgrade their education will be considered for the apprenticeship program
• A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Current Immunization Record and TB test
• Insurable driving record with a minimum "Class G" Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR certification

Pay & Benefits

• Youth Worker positions with a 3-step pay grid from $22.76/hour to $23.70/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government).
• Meals provided while on shift during mealtimes.
• Casual dress and on-site parking.
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement: full-time positions with a 6-step pay grid from $26.74/hour to $29.59/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement) with extended healthcare, medication and dental plans, as well as a company pension plan.