Youth worker
Trillium Residential Services based in Garson, ON & Coniston, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Youth worker. Trillium Residential Services is a dedicated social services organization. Committed to making a positive impact in the community, Trillium Residential Services provides essential support and care to individuals in need. Trillium Residential Services strives to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Trillium Residential Services
Position: Youth worker
No of Vacancies: 6
Salary: $18.00 to $19.50 hourly (to be negotiated) for 24 to 88 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Permanent employment Part time leading to full time
Location: Garson, ON & Coniston, ON
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Willing to travel, Valid driver’s license, Travel expenses paid by the employer, Own vehicle
Work setting: Group home, Rural area
Target audience: Adolescents, Children, Culturally diverse groups, Females, Males, Persons with an intellectual disability, Persons with learning disabilities, Persons with mental health disabilities, Young offenders
Supervision: 5-10 people
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Credentials: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Emergency child care first aid and CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Medical exam
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding
- The candidates should be able to work in child welfare, and should also be able to do programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be client focus, initiative, flexible, and judgmental
- The candidates should have excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to obtain information and prepare reports or case histories, appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services, implement life skills workshops
- The candidates should be able to assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs, housekeeping activities, food preparation
- The candidates should be able to provide suicide and crisis intervention, resolve conflict situations, supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- The candidates should be able to supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure their safety, implement behaviour management programs, conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- The candidates should be able to liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients, assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- The candidates should be able to assist clients/guests with special needs, accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Benefits:
- The candidates will get mileage paid and free parking
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
trilliumresidentialservicesinc@outlook.com
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!