Child And Youth Worker

Shelter Support

Child and Youth Care Practitioner/Child and Youth Care

Region: Toronto, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter setting.

• Always ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the facility.

• Complete reports documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)

• Ensure that administrative duties are completed.

• Support youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing case management.

• Facilitate relevant referrals for residents to community-based services.

• Develop, implement and evaluate group programming for residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e.; CYCP CYC BSW)• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults.

• Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients

• Knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth, as well as community resources that are current to the demographic of clientele.

• Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement and patience in conflictual and stressful situations.

• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with youth and team members

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills

• Good computer skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid First Aid/CPR certification

• Valid UMAB certification

• Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter Standards

• Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series.

Submit resumes to: admin@kinnectsupport.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• (UMAB) Understand & Managing Aggressive Behavior's (required)
• (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toronto, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person