Job opportunity
Youth Worker
Bayfield Treatment Centres
Residential Group Treatment Part Time Union Belleville, ON, CA
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1180
Salary Range: $23.16 To $30.11 Hourly
Bayfield Treatment Centers, a private agency that provides support to children and youth, is seeking applications for full-time and part-time Youth Support Workers in our Treatment Homes in the Prince Edward County, and Trenton areas.
We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to join our excellent team of direct care staff. A college diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Services or other related field, will be considered an asset, however, we are also accepting applications for a Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship. If you're looking to upgrade your education while gaining experience in the field of Youth Work, this position is for you!
Position Summary:
This role provides for the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's youth through the use of various relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth experiencing a range of social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties
Assist youth in achieving their Plan of Care goals
Coordinate and participate in recreational and activities for the youth
Develop therapeutic relationships with youth, using various teaching, mentoring, and counseling skills
Support a team approach to sharing program activities, daily care responsibilities, and problem solving
Follow behavioural support and intervention guidelines including crisis intervention
Complete administrative tasks related to client progress reports, incident reports, and behaviour tracking
Ability to communicate well in both oral and written form
High degree of energy
Flexibility with the ability to work a variety of shifts
Ability to effectively communicate with youth and adapt to their specific needs
Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationship children/youth, families, colleagues, communities, and placing agencies
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills
Qualifications
A College diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or other related field of study is required
Applicants with relevant life experience and willingness to upgrade their education will be considered for the apprenticeship program
A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Current Immunization Record and TB test
Insurable driving record with a minimum "Class G" Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification
Pay & Benefits
Youth Worker positions with a 3-step pay grid from $22.76/hour to $23.74/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government).
Meals provided while on shift during mealtimes.
Casual dress and on-site parking.
Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program.
Opportunities for growth and advancement: full-time positions with a 6-step pay grid from $26.74/hour to $29.59/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement) with extended healthcare, medication and dental plans, as well as a company pension plan.
Please note, this Job Posting is for current open Part-Time and Casual Positions
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Apply on source site 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1180
Salary Range: $23.16 To $30.11 Hourly
Bayfield Treatment Centers, a private agency that provides support to children and youth, is seeking applications for full-time and part-time Youth Support Workers in our Treatment Homes in the Prince Edward County, and Trenton areas.
We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to join our excellent team of direct care staff. A college diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Services or other related field, will be considered an asset, however, we are also accepting applications for a Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship. If you're looking to upgrade your education while gaining experience in the field of Youth Work, this position is for you!
Position Summary:
This role provides for the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's youth through the use of various relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment for a diverse population of children and youth experiencing a range of social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties
Assist youth in achieving their Plan of Care goals
Coordinate and participate in recreational and activities for the youth
Develop therapeutic relationships with youth, using various teaching, mentoring, and counseling skills
Support a team approach to sharing program activities, daily care responsibilities, and problem solving
Follow behavioural support and intervention guidelines including crisis intervention
Complete administrative tasks related to client progress reports, incident reports, and behaviour tracking
Ability to communicate well in both oral and written form
High degree of energy
Flexibility with the ability to work a variety of shifts
Ability to effectively communicate with youth and adapt to their specific needs
Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationship children/youth, families, colleagues, communities, and placing agencies
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills
Qualifications
A College diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or other related field of study is required
Applicants with relevant life experience and willingness to upgrade their education will be considered for the apprenticeship program
A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Current Immunization Record and TB test
Insurable driving record with a minimum "Class G" Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification
Pay & Benefits
Youth Worker positions with a 3-step pay grid from $22.76/hour to $23.74/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government).
Meals provided while on shift during mealtimes.
Casual dress and on-site parking.
Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program.
Opportunities for growth and advancement: full-time positions with a 6-step pay grid from $26.74/hour to $29.59/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement) with extended healthcare, medication and dental plans, as well as a company pension plan.
Please note, this Job Posting is for current open Part-Time and Casual Positions
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