Child And Youth Worker

Supervised or monitored visitation occurs when one parent loses custody or visitation rights to a child(ren). For that parent to see their child(ren), the courts have mandated that a supervisor or monitoring person be present during all interactions with the child(ren).

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented individual, with a Child and Youth Worker background, to join our team as a Parenting Time Supervisor in an independent contractor capacity. The successful candidate will monitor custody visitations between non-custodial parents and their child(ren).

Availability:
Weeknights between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays

Visit Duration: Visits are typically between 1 – 6 hours.

Type of Employment: Independent Contract (*This is not a full time or permanent position)

Compensation: $23.50 per hour

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Supervise visits of non-custodial parents with their child(ren): In-home and community settings (e.g., parks, walks, restaurants, movie theatres, etc.)
• Record detailed notes of visit, including debriefing with the custodial parent after the visit (i.e., notes must be detailed, well-written as they are submitted as evidence to the courts)
• Remain calm during emotionally charged situations and able to de-escalate conflicts
• Take initiative, problem solve and work with limited supervision
• Intervene if necessary
• Possess strong communication skills: verbal and written
• Build respectful boundaries with parents, children and authorized third party agencies or individuals
• Provide consultation and model age-appropriate activities and strategies to families for successful visits when requested by client
• Supervise visits remotely via video conferencing platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents prefer online visitations.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children (0 - 12 years) and families
• Experience writing exceptionally clear and detailed client case notes
• Experience supporting confrontational and frustrated adult, Child and Youth clients
• Strong ability to think quickly, rationally and problem solve
• Proven ability to remain calm during emotionally-charged situations
• Experience working within an anti-oppression framework
• Experience working with families new to Canada and English language learners
• Knowledge of community resources
• Valid license and access to a vehicle
• Clean criminal record - Vulnerable Screening Sector (VSS) Police Clearance required
• Friendly and not easily offended
• Access to the internet and video conferencing applications (e.g., Zoom, Skype)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $23.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Every Weekend

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)?
• Are you available to work weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.?
• Do you currently live in Lindsay or the surrounding area?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required)

Language:

• a second language (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence with use of vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person