Child and youth worker
Front Line Work Force Inc
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Child welfare
Work setting
- Group home
- Mental health institution, facility or clinic
- Youth drop-in centre
- Children’s services facility
- Shelter for the homeless
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- 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
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player