Child and Youth Worker

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on women and Children
• Knowledge and ability to integrate wholistic and evidence based practice into the planning and evaluation of client and program intervention from a trauma informed lens
• Compliant to legislations that directs the reporting of child abuse, neglect and maltreatment
• Case Conference regarding clients and assist with the development of care plans for complex clients with internal & external agencies where appropriate
• Complete intakes, provide assessments and interventions as needed, develop a plan of care, manager individual counseling, referrals and discharge
• Provides crisis support and counselling for families with an emphasis on the youth \ children
• Provides information and referral to community supports and services
• Develop safety and departure plans with children
• Acts as an advocate for children and mothers and provides support and accompaniment
• Acts as an advocate for children and mothers and provides support and accompaniment
• Research external programs that will strengthen and build youth resilience
• Aware of Agencies that can be used for referrals to support the youth needs
• Plan, create, coordinate and deliver skill-building groups, social, recreational, and life skills activities
• Skilled in assessing behavioural and emotional stressors
• Providing support, encouragement and practical non-violent techniques for women dealing with behavioural and emotional problems in children
• Plans and implements programs for mothers and children

Administration

• Computer input, correspondence
• Create and maintains children’s files and completes all shelter documentation
• Maintains service statistics
• Report writing as required
• Submit weekly reports
• Knowledge of WISH database for statistical analysis
• Grant writing as required
• Managing budget allocation – books, requisition, accountability, maintenance
• Social Justice, Community Education and Outreach
• Outreach and participation in community coalitions and actions
• Participation on Agency Committees as required
• Public Speaking and community education
• Liaison with school, day-care and other community resources
• Active involvement in the partnership programs

General

• Works co-operatively as a member of the case management team
• Attends regular team meetings, staff training sessions and planning meetings
• Provide support to students and volunteers in the department
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization
• Completes intake and assessment of children and mothers
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth from low socioeconomic communities
• Aware of the importance of cultural programming
• Practice patience and values the importance of being a keen listener
• Apply safety standards training for crisis management support for children and mothers
• Provides information and referral to community supports and services
• Assist with the development of safety and departure plans with youth
• Providing support, encouragement and practical non-violent techniques to youth during crisis

Qualifications and Experience

• Post Secondary College Diploma or University Degree with emphasis on Social Justice, Social Work or Youth Development
• Four (4) years directly related work experience
• Knowledge of issues around youth violence, behavioural issues
• Experience in the area of Youth development
• Understanding of youth and family issues
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with youth from low socio-economic communities
• Must be equipped to participate in the event of an emergency
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of strength-based supportive counselling
• Experience in program development and delivery
• Demonstrate ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Strong ability to work with and relate to diverse groups
• Good working knowledge of computers and appropriate software
• Exercise good problem solving skills and judgement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must possess a valid CPR First Aid Certificate
• Must have a valid police reference check

Health and Safety

• Works in compliance with the OHSA & applies all health & safety policy & procedures
• Takes reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone who may be at risk
• Identifies and corrects issues that can be addressed immediately
• Cooperates with the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and assists inspectors in carrying out their duties and elects JHSC representatives
• Participates in hazard analysis
• Reports to Building Manager anything that is likely to be unsafe or hazardous to health & safety of staff or anyone else, and any contravention of the Act or Regulations
• Reports every accident, injury, illness, or other occurrence arising in the course of, or in connection with work, that has caused injury to staff or another person
• Participates in health and safety orientation, education, and training
• First Aid, CPI/ UMAB, WHMIS and Food Handling Certification

Note:

• A current First Aid\CPR and a vulnerable sector check are required prior to the start of employment.
• DRHP welcomes applicants from women of all races, religion, ethnic origins and sexual orientation.
• DRHP is unionized through OPSEU.