Youth worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

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

Work setting

• Children’s services facility

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available