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SalaryChild and Youth Worker/ Community Support Worker: Contract Full Time
Length of Contract: 3-6 months (with possibility of extension)
Pay Rate: $29/hr +OT
Travel/Accommodation: provided based on need.
Child and Youth Worker/Community Support Worker:
We are on the hunt for a child and youth worker with a sense of adventure to join our team in providing their skills and expertise to our clients, located on various first nation reserves across Canada. In this position, you’ll be responsible for providing culturally sensitive programming and activities to children ranging in age from 4-16. If you are a certified Child and Youth Worker or Registered Early Childhood Educator comfortable working in rural and remote areas with children and youth coming from marginalized backgrounds, we want to hear from you!
About the role:
As the child and youth worker in a First Nations community, your specific role will vary based on the needs of the community. In general terms, you will be a role model to children and youth living on the reserve; providing support, guidance, and encouragement to help them develop essential life skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide culturally sensitive emotional and psychosocial support to children and youth living on a first Nations Reserve.
Organize developmentally appropriate activities and programming to children.
Supervise children and youth in before and after school programming as well as during professional development days (P.D. Days).
Be a role model for youth by living a healthy lifestyle, encouraging physical activity, continuing education, and learning essential life skills.
Maintain confidentiality when handling information relating to children, youth, and their families. Comply with legislation related to suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of minors.
Show compassion for children with developmental delays or cognitive challenges. Engage in developmentally appropriate activities that spark their interest.
Assist with personal care such as toileting, if required.
Required Qualifications
Child and youth worker (CYW) certificate OR registration as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (R.E.C.E).
CPR certificate.
Clean criminal reference check with vulnerable sectors (or ability to obtain).
Experience working with marginalized youth or on first Nations Reserves.
Adaptability and willingness to work a flexible schedule of days/evenings in accordance with programming needs.
Experience creating age-appropriate activities and programming for children and youth of various ages.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license in home province.
We invite all qualified applicants to apply to this position. Please be aware that preference will be given to individuals with First Nation Status. Please declare your status with your application.
