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child and youth worker

With some duties as an youth worker - social services

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Employer details Chisholm Services for Children

Job details

  • LocationHalifax, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary23.08 hourly / 12 to 32 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date: 2025-01-27
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies 3 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3184549

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Child welfare
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
  • Youth services

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Children's services facility

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Children

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-01

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child and youth worker NOC 42201 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
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