Child & Youth Worker

at  DLC Residential Services

WELCOME TO DLC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, WHERE INDIVIDUALITY, CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION SET A PATH FOR THE FUTURE.

With over 30 years of service, we are a community-based agency providing out-of home treatment and care to children and youth 6 - 18 year old that have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and concurrent disorders.
We respect the unique needs of every child and youth we serve and develop individualized treatment plans utilizing a collaborative team approach with parents, families, teachers, social workers, and other professionals. Through applied behavioral analysis, life skills training, communication development, social interaction, and community integration, we aim to encourage self-sufficiency, independence, and choice in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Join our team today, and help us enrich the lives of our clients and their families. Help us give them choice, independence, guidance, safety, structure and security in a caring and supportive environment.
D.L.C. is increasing our staffing complements and we currently have 4 Part Time CYW positions available in our Scarborough and East Yorklocations, 1 or 2 Full Time Support CYW positions in our Scarborough locations, and 1 (possible) FT Primary CYW position in one of our Scarborough locations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-Secondary Education in Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, etc. or in the process of receiving these qualifications.
• Previous experience supporting persons diagnosed with autism, or other neurodivergent populations of various ages and abilities. Experience in a group home setting would be an asset. Please identify educational placements, volunteer and co-op experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; time management and organizational skills essential.
• Experience with a variety of communication tools such as PECS, Sign Language etc. would be beneficial.
• G Class Driver’s License in good standing and/or eligibility to be enrolled in our fleet insurance policy is mandatory for all full time positions and a strong asset for part time positions. Each location has an assigned vehicle, so use of your personal vehicle will not be required.
• Current certification in CPI, First Aid and CPR an asset; and experience managing crisis situations and maintaining control of the environment.
  Please note, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory clearance prior to employment in the following: a Broad Record Police Check; a Child Welfare Check from the Children’s Aid Society; a pre-employment health review; and 2 references.

Hours of Work and Rate of Pay: A schedule is typically issued by the 15th of each month for the entirety of the following month.

• All positions require shift work, based on the needs of the clients we serve.
• All staff must also be available to attend mandatory annual training which occurs on weekdays between 9am and 4pm approximately 3 times per year.

Part time CYW staff must be available to be scheduled at least:

• 2-3 days during the week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday (Wednesday optional) from 3pm onwards. At least one day must be Monday or Friday; AND
• Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday).
• Typical shifts on school days occur after school (e.g. 1-9, 2-10, 3-11pm), and on non-school days (such as weekends and during the summer holidays) 9am-9pm, 9am-3pm, 3-9pm, 3-11pm.

Starting rate of pay: $22.65 per hour. Part time are not eligible for enrollment in agency benefits plan, however may enroll in an EAP.

Full time Support CYW staff will need to maintain a full availability and will typically be scheduled on a two week rotation. This will usually include:

• Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday), typically 9am-9pm shifts.
• Shifts during the week will include 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts (e.g. 9am-9pm, 12 - 10pm, 1-9pm, 2-10pm, 3-11pm).

Starting rate of pay: $23.20 per hour. Guaranteed to be scheduled a minimum of 76 hours in two weeks. Eligible for enrollment in agency benefits plan after successful completion of probationary period and additional EAP.

Full Time Primary CYWstaff will need to maintain a full availability and will typically be scheduled on a four week rotation. This will usually include:

• One week of morning shifts (8 hours Monday - Friday, e.g. 7am - 3pm), AND
• One week of evening shifts (8 hours Monday - Friday, e.g. 2-10 pm or 3-11pm), AND
• Monday - Wednesday (a mix of 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts, e.g. 9am-9pm, 12-10pm, 1-9pm, 2-10pm, 3-11pm) AND
• One weekend, both Saturday and Sunday (12 hour shifts, e.g. 9am - 9pm), AND
• Wednesday - Friday (8 hour shifts or a mix of 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts, e.g. 9am-9pm, 12-10pm, 1-9pm, 2-10pm, 3-11pm).

Starting rate of pay: $24.20 for a one client caseload, $25.30 for a two client caseload. Guaranteed to be scheduled a minimum of 76 hours in two weeks. Eligible for enrollment in agency benefits plan after successful completion of probationary period and additional EAP.
LOCATION: Scarborough, ON; East York, ON.

• Ensure a supportive, safe, and predictable environment through established routines and limits.
• Assess, manage, design, and implement a treatment plan to respond to the child/youth’s priority needs.
• Work collaboratively in a team and liaison with outside resources to better understand the children and youth and how best to support them within the program, and with the long-term goal of family re-integration.
• Display an active interest in planning, organizing, leading, and facilitating group activities, skill acquisition, goal development and encouraging participation in recreational activities and community-based programs.
• Promote client development and independence, emotional regulation, social interaction, participation in the community and in recreational activities while maintaining the values, rights and dignity of each individual and aligning with DLC’s mission, vision and values.
• Demonstrate professionalism, tact, critical thinking skills, and good judgment in decision making without ongoing direct supervision.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, time management and critical thinking skills with a strong understanding of boundaries.
• Ability to provide personal care assistance in varying degrees, to children and youth who require ongoing support with day-to-day functioning.

For the Primary CYW position:

• Effectively management of a two-client caseload (wherever able, DLC will assign a 1 client caseload while being trained on primary responsibilities, you will be compensated accordingly).
• The ability to administer medications (training will be provided). Please note: it will be a condition of employment to have achieved medication administration privileges prior to the completion of the 6-month probationary period.