child and youth worker
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June 27, 2024
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Avalon Lighthouse Program
Job details
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child and Youth Worker to join our team. As a Youth Worker at Lighthouse, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. This position requires a strong ability to educate and engage with children, providing them with guidance and support.
Duties:
- Develop and implement educational, therapeutic and recreational activities for youth
- Create a safe and inclusive home environment for all
- Foster positive relationships with youth, families, and community members
-Maintain a high standard of care, compassion, and commitment.
-Manage and implement effective behaviour management strategies.
-Develop and maintain rapport with clients as required.
-Provide de-escalating/calming techniques for clients in crisis.
-Complete documentation as required.
-Collaborate and communicate with team members as needed.
-Household duties, errands and transporting clients as required.
Qualifications:
-Degree/Diploma in Social Services Field
-Possess a valid 'G' driver?s license and access to a vehicle as there is no access to bus route.
-Previous experience working with children or youth is preferred
-Have the proven ability to work with clients of all demographics; including, but not limited to clients with dual diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 ? 40 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Morning shift
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Rockwood, ON N0B 0A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-07-08
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LocationRockwood, ON
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Salary$21.00 to $24.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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