Child and Youth Worker

at  Renew Supervision Services

Supervised or monitored visitation occurs when one parent loses custody or visitation rights to a child(ren). For that parent to see their child(ren), the courts have mandated that a supervisor or monitoring person be present during all interactions with the child(ren).
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented individual, with a Child and Youth Worker background, to join our team as a Parenting Time Supervisor in an independent contractor capacity. The successful candidate will monitor custody visitations between non-custodial parents and their child(ren).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children (0 - 12 years of age) and families
• Experience writing exceptionally clear and detailed client case notes
• Experience supporting confrontational and frustrated adult, child and youth clients
• Strong ability to think quickly, rationally and problem solve
• Proven ability to remain calm during emotionally-charged situations
• Experience working within an anti-oppression framework
• Experience working with families new to Canada and English language learners
• Knowledge of community resources
• Valid license and access to a vehicle
• Clean criminal record - Vulnerable Screening Sector (VSS) Police Clearance required
• Friendly and not easily offended
  Job Types: Part-time, Casual
  Pay: $23.50 per hour
  Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm?
• Are you available for weekend shifts?
• Do you currently live in Arnprior or the surrounding area?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required)

Language:

• a second language (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence with use of vehicle (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Supervise visits of non-custodial parents with their child(ren): In-home and community settings (e.g., parks, walks, restaurants, movie theatres, etc.)
• Record detailed notes of visit, including debriefing with the custodial parent after the visit (i.e., notes must be detailed, well-written as they are submitted as evidence to the courts)
• Remain calm during emotionally charged situations and able to de-escalate conflicts
• Take initiative, problem solve and work with limited supervision
• Intervene if necessary
• Possess strong communication skills: verbal and written
• Build respectful boundaries with parents, children and authorized third party agencies or individuals
• Provide consultation and model age-appropriate activities and strategies to families for successful visits when requested by client
• Supervise visits remotely via video conferencing platforms.