Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Child welfare
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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
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Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
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Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
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Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
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Group home
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Urban area
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Half-way house
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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
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Various locations
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Correctional facility
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Government department and/or agency
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
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Aboriginal band council
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Mental health institution, facility or clinic
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Youth drop-in centre
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Children's services facility
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Social service or charity agency
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Community centre
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Private residence
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare reports or case histories
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Administrative and office activities
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Conduct social research
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Implement life skills workshops
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Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
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Conduct follow-up assessments
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Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
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Provide suicide and crisis intervention
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Resolve conflict situations
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Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
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Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
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Implement behaviour management programs
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Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
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Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Supervision
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1 to 2 people
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3-4 people
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5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
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Cultural Awareness Training
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Medication Administration Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
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Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Aboriginal groups
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Adolescents
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Children
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Culturally diverse groups
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Elderly
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Families
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Females
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Males
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Persons who are blind/visually impaired
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Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
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Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with learning disabilities
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Persons with physical disabilities
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Street population
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Young offenders
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Child welfare check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
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Willing to travel regularly
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Valid driver's licence
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Judgement
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.