Child and youth worker
Blue sky Family Care situated in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL is seeking applications for the job position of Child and youth worker who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift and Morning.
Employer Name: Blue sky Family Care
Position: Child and youth worker
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $20.63 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment – Part time leading to full time
Location: Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Also hiring: Cleaner
Hiring: Child and youth worker
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for assessing clients’ needs and eligibility for specific services.
- The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the delivery of specific services within the community.
- The candidate will be responsible for providing suicide and crisis intervention services.
- The candidate must be able resolve conflict situations.
- The candidate must supervise the activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
- The candidate will be responsible for implementing behavior management programs.
- The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with other social service agencies and health care providers who work with clients.
- The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
- The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in a group home.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check, child abuse registry check and child welfare check.
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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email