Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker
- Kingston, ON, Canada
$23-$28/hour
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- Pay
- $23-$28/hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker
Independent Contractor
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Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.
Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!
Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker
Our clients are incredible youth seeking care in Kingston and nearby areas. After experiences such as trauma, complex medical diagnoses, mental health, or developmental disabilities, they are looking for:
Supporting with regulating emotions and behaviours
Developing social and emotional skills for healthy relationships
- Accompaniment and engagement into the community while participating with their hobbies and interests
Understanding their unique needs and goals
You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are passionate about working with youth, are reliable, love working in a team, and have a Child & Youth Worker degree or equivalent.
Requirements:
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Smartphone with a data plan
Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months
Assets:
- University and/or College education in a related field
Valid G-class driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), CPI, or similar training
Hours:
Flexible and client dependent scheduling options are available.
Caregiver has full autonomy in organizing and managing their schedule and availability based on client matches.
Rate of Pay:
$23-$28/hour
Why Join Spark Lifecare?
Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.
Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at: <a href="
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Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team.
Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process.
Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at recruit@sparkcares.ca
Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Child and Youth Worker will provide one-to-one support to youth by helping them regulate emotions and behaviors while developing social skills. They will also accompany clients into the community to participate in hobbies and interests aligned with their unique goals.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Child & Youth Worker degree or equivalent, along with a valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification. A Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months is also mandatory for this position.
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Behavioral support
- Social skills development
- Community engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Caregiving
- Teamwork
- Communication
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Mentorship
- Professional development
- Reward programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Child and Youth Worker
- Healthcare
- Community Healthcare
- Mental Health
- Developmental Disabilities
- Trauma-informed care
- First Aid
- CPR
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- NVCI
- CPI
- Caregiver
- Social Services
- Youth Support