Youth worker

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 10 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Behavioural sciences
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Behavioural aspects of health
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement behaviour management programs

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mandt System training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Policy and program experience

• Behaviour disorders

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available