REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Care Diploma or a Degree in human services.
• Six months’ experience in family and youth work; two years’ experience preferred.
• Six months’ experience in early childhood education and disability services; two years’ experience preferred.
• Experience working with autistic children an asset.
• Strong counselling, program planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in building relationships with community resources.
• Knowledge of existing community resources and understanding of issues related to youth homelessness, including poverty, mental health, and addictions.
• Strong documentation and assessment skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C or CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid Certificate.
• Clear Intervention Record Check and Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector dated within the past six months.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and use of reliable vehicle with $2M Third Party Liability insurance.

• Establish helping relationships with children aged 7-12 and their support networks.
• Support the team environment.
• Create positive interactions to enhance adaptive functioning, social skills, recreational opportunities, self-regulation skills, life-skills, and connection to the community for youth with significant disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of intervention resources and methods.
• Provide youth with guidance to assist them in addressing problem situations and/or behaviors