DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will undertake the responsibilities of a Youth Worker 1 as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual including but not limited to:

• Actively intervene with, and moderate non-productive thinking styles and behaviours based on a cognitive-behavioural approach that includes modelling, problem solving and cognitive restructuring.
• Undertaking and managing Primary Worker Duties for one or two clients.
• Some office duties including brief recording and reporting, typing, filing and organizing for the following days activities.
• Cooking, house clean-up, minor repairs and maintenance duties will be undertaken as part of each shift routine and on an as needed basis.
• Preparing organized, comprehensive, daily logs, and necessary reports, meeting Ministry requirement timelines .
• Accepting an active role in facilitating shift activities, planning and organizing group sessions, programming and conducting intake admission process.
• Developing professional relationships with community partners
• Other duties as chosen by or assigned to the employee which will assist in the effectiveness of programming.
• Committing to participating in training opportunities and engaging in the active development and improvement of the program.
• Development and implementation of program/treatment and management plans - goal setting, strategies for attainment of goals and promoting overall healthy living and success.
• file maintenance ensuring compliance with Ministry regulations and guidelines

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Familiarity with the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) the legal system, and residential treatment service delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and computer skills.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work with young people, parents and guardians, and other community partners and resources.
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedule, attend staff meetings, and engage in required orientation and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or diploma in a related field from an accredited University or College.
• Experience working with youth who are sexually abusive.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $35,800.00-$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (preferred)
• children and youth care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid G driver’s license (3 years or more) and insurable (preferred)
• Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-11
Expected start date: 2025-08-2

• Actively intervene with, and moderate non-productive thinking styles and behaviours based on a cognitive-behavioural approach that includes modelling, problem solving and cognitive restructuring.
• Undertaking and managing Primary Worker Duties for one or two clients.
• Some office duties including brief recording and reporting, typing, filing and organizing for the following days activities.
• Cooking, house clean-up, minor repairs and maintenance duties will be undertaken as part of each shift routine and on an as needed basis.
• Preparing organized, comprehensive, daily logs, and necessary reports, meeting Ministry requirement timelines .
• Accepting an active role in facilitating shift activities, planning and organizing group sessions, programming and conducting intake admission process.
• Developing professional relationships with community partners
• Other duties as chosen by or assigned to the employee which will assist in the effectiveness of programming.
• Committing to participating in training opportunities and engaging in the active development and improvement of the program.
• Development and implementation of program/treatment and management plans - goal setting, strategies for attainment of goals and promoting overall healthy living and success.
• file maintenance ensuring compliance with Ministry regulations and guideline