Child and youth worker
Blue sky Family Care based in St. John’s, NL 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 open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift and Morning.
Employer Name: Blue sky Family Care
Position: Child and youth worker
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $20.63 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: St. John’s, NL
Also hiring: Department Manager
Hiring: Child and youth worker
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for appraising clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services.
- The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing specific community services.
- The candidate will be responsible for providing suicide and crisis intervention.
- The candidate will be responsible for resolving conflict situations.
- The candidate will be responsible for supervising activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
- The candidate will be responsible for implementing behavioor management programs.
- The candidate will be responsible for liaising with other social service agencies and health care providers involved 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 College/CEGEP diploma.
- 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
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