Youth Care Worker

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Unknown, Unknown, Canada
Base: $21.96 to $27.45 ph; maximum: $32.94; benefi...
Rotational shifts at gemma house, including some travel for programming.
Residential group home supervision
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Therapeutic relationship building
The Salvation Army is seeking a Youth Care Worker to provide supervision and support for residents in a residential group home, ensuring safety and fostering therapeutic relationships. The ideal candidate should have relevant education, experience working with youth, and strong interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • The Youth Care Worker provides supervision of residents and maintains the safety and security of the facility while supporting a therapeutic relationship aimed at facilitating the youth's return to a community setting.
  • The role involves active participation in life-skills training, recreational programming, and managing serious incidents or crises in a safe and therapeutic manner.
  • Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma in Social Service Work or Childcare and possess relevant experience working with youth in a residential setting.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Salvation Army is seeking a Youth Care Worker to provide supervision and support for residents in a residential group home, ensuring safety and fostering therapeutic relationships. The ideal candidate should have relevant education, experience working with youth, and strong interpersonal skills.

Salary

Base: $21.96 to $27.45 per hour; Maximum: $32.94; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Residential group home supervision
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Therapeutic relationship building
  • Incident reporting and documentation
  • Medication supervision and delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with marginalized clientele
  • Understanding of Behaviour Based Model
  • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Empathy toward cultural differences
  • Willingness to perform physical restraints

Key Requirements

  • 2-year post-secondary diploma in Social Service Work or Childcare
  • More than 1 year of prior related experience in a residential setting
  • CPR First Aid (C) certification or willingness to obtain
  • Current Drivers licence and driving abstract
  • Food Handling Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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