KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists with activities of daily living
• Participating in resident assessments
• Preparing internal reports
• Counseling residents individually and/or in a group setting
• Carrying out regular, planned programs and activities
• Providing educational support services as necessary
• Monitors interaction between individual residents and intervene if issues arise
• Teaching social and life skills through interaction and modeling
• Completing logs and incident reports as required
• Administer medications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

• The successful candidate will have completed a College/University program in human services or a related field
• Familiar with Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays
• Strong behaviour management skills
• At least 1 year children/youth experience in a residential treatment (group home) setting for children and young adults with emotional, physical, social, behavioural challenges and/or dual diagnosed youths
• The candidate must be able to utilize excellent decision making skills and be able to effectively solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to build productive and supportive relationships with staff and residents

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education:  Bachelor’s, College diploma or certificate
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience working in a group home
• Requirements: G-Class Driver’s License, First Aid certification and Non -Violent Crisis Intervention training.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $18.04 /hour

Job Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail hr@pioneeryouthservices.ca or fax (519) 884-3909, quoting “FT Child and Youth Worker” in the subject line.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Pioneer Youth Services; however only those requested for an interview will be contacted by a representative of Pioneer Youth Services