Join Our Team: Child and Youth Support Worker
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth? Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is seeking skilled and passionate Child and Youth Workers, Direct Support Workers (DSW) or Community Support Workers (CSW) to provide exceptional care and support to children and youth in need, fostering their well-being, growth, and development.
About Here4You:
Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is committed to creating a safe and structured environment for children and youth facing challenges in their daily lives. Through tailored supervision, structure, and intervention strategies, we empower young individuals to develop lifelong skills, improve their quality of life, and successfully transition to family homes or independent living. Our approach integrates participation in community and recreational programs that promote personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
The Role:
As a Child and Youth Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and youth with diverse needs, including those with physical or behavioural challenges. You will provide direct care, implement intervention strategies, and create opportunities for personal development, ensuring each individual feels valued and empowered.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced professionals with a background in supporting children and youth who may face physical or behavioural impairments. If you are patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping young individuals overcome challenges and achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Providing individualized direct client support to child/youth who have been diagnosed with Developmental Disability and/or experiencing behaviour crisis and/or present with complex needs.
- Providing care and support for child/youth in their setting such as live-in treatment, residential care home, family or foster home, school, hospital, the community, etc.
- Must monitor and document daily shift logs, incident reports, medication charts and other documents.
- Assist with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for child/youth in care.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of living spaces.
- Administer medications and fill out the Medication log
- Transport clients to and from appointments and community outings.
- Assist with the client's daily hygiene routine and household chores.
- Documentation and reporting such as daily notes, incident reports, medication administration record sheets, etc.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Child & Youth Worker, Community and Justice Services, or relevant field (or currently enrolled)
- Valid CPR & First-Aid (required)
- UMAB Certification or CPI (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Clearance (Within last 3 months)
- Valid G2 / G Driver’s License (required)
- Must have Vehicle (required)
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and Family Service Act guidelines
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (required)
- Must be available to work Overnight Shift (required)
- Must be able to work 7 am-7 pm or 7 pm-7 am
**This is a Contract Job**
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth while gaining valuable experience in the field of social work. If you are passionate about providing quality care and support to vulnerable populations, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CPI or UMAB (required)
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
