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Child and Youth Support Worker Jobs in Oakville, ON at Here4You child and youth services
Full job description
Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is a dedicated agency that provides high levels of supervision, structure and support to children and youth who have difficulty managing in their environments and who require continuous limit setting and intervention strategies. Here4You will have children and youths participate in community and recreational programs that will increase quality of life and can obtain lifelong skills that will prepare a successful transition for child or youth return to their family home and/or independent living.
Here4You is seeking a highly skilled workers who have experience working with children or youth who have may have physical or behavioral impairments.
Responsibilities:
Providing individualized direct client support to child/youth who have been diagnosed with Developmental Disability and/or experiencing behaviour crisis and/or present with complex needs.
Providing care and support for child/youth in their setting such as live in treatment, residential care home, family or foster home, school, hospital, the community, etc.
Must monitor and document daily shift logs, incident reports, medication charts and other documents.
Assist with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for child/youth in care.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of living spaces.
Administer medications.
Transport resident to and from appointments and community outings.
Assist with client daily hygiene routine and household chores.
Communicate consistently with other mental health professionals including psychiatrist, child and youth worker, social workers, teachers, nurses, etc.
Qualifications:
Valid CPR & First-Aid
UMAB Certification
Vulnerable Sector Clearance (Within last 6 months)
Welfare Background Check
Valid G2 / G Driver’s License
Diploma in Child & Youth Worker, Justice & Wellness, or relevant field (or currently enrolled)
Demonstrated ability to assist in modelling effective behaviour management strategies.
Knowledge of the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and Family Service Act guidelines
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Ability to work 12-hour shifts
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site parking
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Work Location: In person
Title: Child and Youth Support Worker
Company: Here4You child and youth services
Location: Oakville, ON
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