Child & Youth Worker Assistant

at  Jewish Family and Child Service

Qualifications:

• CYW or equivalent post-secondary diploma/degree
• CYW experience in a Day Treatment Program would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of community needs and resources
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and within with Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Excel and Word), databases, and client databases.
• Represent the Agency’s mission, vision and values in the community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

ABOUT THE ROLES

The Child and Youth Assistant is responsible for assisting the Child and Youth Worker’s (CYW) in providing direct services, within an effective treatment program, to adolescents during the school year. This position is also responsible for administrative supports and coordination to ensure the day-to-day operation of the JDD Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the CYW(s) in supporting the academic instruction of special needs students, including providing treatment (care, coaching and counselling) to youth on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with CYW(s) in the development, implementation, reviewing, and monitoring of treatment plans for youth in conjunction with their family and JDD team.
• Assists the CYW(s) in completing case reports, daily logs and other documentation.
• Maintains accurate and timely client related documentation for internal and external record keeping in accordance with professional standards, the Agency and Day Treatment Policy.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the JDD’s programs, CYW’s and teachers, such as coordinating meetings, writing minutes, ordering office supplies, maintaining petty cash and food vouchers, general administrative duties such as mail, courier, answering the phones, etc.
• Collects data for ministry reporting.
• Maintains parent and emergency contact lists.
• Attends and participates in weekly Team Meetings, Progress Reviews, Conferences and any other meetings as required
• Ensures the health and safety of all staff and student by adopting and adhering to health and safety guidelines.

• Maintains the physical facilities of the program in accordance with the accepted agency standards, public health guidelines, and health and safety guidelines.

  Qualifications:

• CYW or equivalent post-secondary diploma/degree

• CYW experience in a Day Treatment Program would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of community needs and resources
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and within with Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Excel and Word), databases, and client databases.
• Represent the Agency’s mission, vision and values in the community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at www.jfandcs.com/career-opportunities .