Casual Youth Care Worker
Casual Youth Care Worker
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Job Description
Feed your passion for working with youth
HomeBridge Youth Society offers an interdisciplinary approach to youth care in six facilities around the metro area as well as Bridges for Learning an accredited school program. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 experience therapeutic interventions support and opportunities with a focus on evidencebased approaches to stabilization education and life skills. Does this sound appealing to you
We are currently looking forYouth Care Workers:
Heres what you need to get an interview:
- Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences Diploma in Child and Youth Care from a recognized program (NSCC Jane Norman College in NS) or the equivalent of experience and training may be considered.
- Experience working in the field of Child & Youth specifically with children and youth with complex mental health and/or addictions issues. Past work with youth in a community based YouthCaring setting is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Working understanding of current Youth Care Practices
- Awesome interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- An ability to connect with young people who are resistant to developing relationships
- Teamwork and a desire to have fun at work
- Open and willing to work shift work including overnights weekends and holidays
- Valid certification in First Aid/CPR (ASIST) Suicide Intervention NVCI NonViolent Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets
What we can offer you:
- $21.00 an hour to start
- Shift premium rates are applied on nights and weekends $2.25 per hour on nights and weekends)
- Employee and Family Assistance program available
- Extra pay on statutory holidays if eligibility requirements are met
- Rewarding work in a positive and ethical workplace
- Flexibility with your schedule
- Amazing training and professional development opportunities
- Plenty of opportunities for advancement
Just so you are aware:
- Applicants will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Screen and Criminal Records Check with a vulnerable sector search
- HomeBridge is a Unionized and TobaccoFree environment
- All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination prior to starting
We encourage applicants from indigenous people black and other racially visible people people with disabilities and those from the2SLGBTQ community. Please selfidentify in your cover letter with relevant information
Drop us a resume and cover letter letting us know what you are interested in applying for.
Employment Type
Hourly
