child and youth worker
- Barrhead, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Housekeeping activities
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Manage events
- Manage knowledge
- Supervise office and volunteer staff
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Flexibility
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare case reports, assess clients’ needs and strengths, and coordinate community services and life skills workshops. Supervise clients and children’s visits, support clients with special needs, resolve conflicts, and oversee administrative, housekeeping, event, staff, and volunteer activities.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Listed credentials include mental health first aid, non-violent crisis intervention, cultural awareness training, medication administration, first aid, and CPR; a valid driver’s licence and criminal record, child welfare, and driving record checks are also specified.
Skills
- Case Reporting
- Client Needs Assessment
- Administrative Tasks
- Life Skills Workshops
- Service Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Group Home Supervision
- Child Visit Supervision
- Special Needs Support
- Appointment and Outing Support
- Event Management
- Staff and Volunteer Supervision
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- First Aid and CPR
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Child and Youth Work
- Case Histories
- Client Needs Assessment
- Service Eligibility
- Administrative Activities
- Life Skills Workshops
- Client Strengths
- Development Needs
- Community Services
- Housekeeping
- Conflict Resolution
- Group Homes
- Halfway Houses
- Child Safety
- Special Needs
- Social Outings
- Event Management
- Volunteer Supervision
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration
- First Aid
- CPR
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Welfare Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence