Child and youth worker

Russell Heights Community House based in 1799 Russell Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 0N1 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Child and youth worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend and To be determined.

Employer Name: Russell Heights Community House
Position: Child and youth worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly for 10 to 20 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: 1799 Russell Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 0N1

Target Audience: Adolescents, Families, Children, Culturally diverse groups

Type of Community or Social Service: Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance), Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Job Description

  • The candidate will be expected to conduct life skills workshops.
  • The candidate must assess clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services.
  • The candidate will be in charge of resolving conflict situations
  • The candidate will be required to keep programme statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
  • The candidate will be responsible for screening, recruiting, and training volunteers and support staff.
  • The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing specific community services.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist clients/guests with special needs.
  • The candidate will be expected to gather information and write reports or case studies.
  • The candidate will be in charge of conducting individual and group counselling sessions.
  • The candidate will be in charge of assisting in the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment programmes.
  • The candidate will be expected to participate in regular training and development opportunities to stay current on safeguarding, health and safety, and local policy developments.
  • The candidate will be expected to build relationships with young people based on respect and trust, ensuring they have a safe environment in which to develop their identity and place in society.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that health and safety standards are met.
  • The candidate will be expected to help with administrative and office tasks.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be bilingual.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of College or CEGEP.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 2 to 3 years of work experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate, a CPR Certificate, a Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, HIGH FIVE training (healthy child development principles), and emergency child care first aid and CPR.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be confident.
  • The candidate should have excellent excellent oral and written communication
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should be customer-oriented and friendly.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude
  • The candidate should have an empathetic and trustworthy personality.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should have effective training skills to develop and present professional development sessions to panel agents and training programs to community partner organizations.
  • The candidate should have good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • The candidate should have strong critical thinking skills.
  • The candidate will be required to have exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
  • The candidate should be able to motivate others.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in a community centre, a social service agency, or a charitable organisation.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.
  • Public transportation is available for the candidate to use.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.

Benefits

  • Free parking facilities are available to the selected candidates.
  • The employer would provide learning or training at their cost

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

housecoordinator@russellheights.ca

By fax

613-736-9859

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