Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre•Kanata, ON

6d•CA$29,593 - CA$30,183•Hybrid

About The Position

The Child and Youth Care Practitioner is part of a multi-disciplinary team that addresses and supports issues related to youth ages 12 -26; their family and community. Through facilitation and coordination, this position is responsible for empowering youth and for encouraging and supporting Community Members to identify needs develop strategies as well implement programs and services that respond to the issues. In addition, this position is responsible for providing opportunities for increased community capacity as well as supporting public education and community engagement. This position supports the communities of Kanata, Goulburn and West Carleton. This is a permanent part-time position of 21 hours per week. The annual salary range is $29,583 to $30,183, prorated based on the scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Diploma in the Child and Youth Care Practitioner program, or degree in Social Work, or equivalent combination of education and training
Minimum of 1 year experience working with youth, their family and community in a community-based model of practice, including: community capacity building and mobilization
Training and experience with group facilitation and leadership development
Knowledge of risk, risk assessment and protective factors faced by LGBTQ+ youth
Knowledge of building resilience and community belonging through youth drop-in model
Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards and ethical guidelines for child and youth workers, counsellors and social service workers, including knowledge of ethical challenges and guidelines for providing service to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation that may have dual roles within the LGBTQ+ communities
Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
General knowledge of the Education Act
General knowledge of Youth Criminal Justice Act
Knowledge of social services delivered in Ottawa
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English, spoken and written, is essential
Intermediate Office Suite of Products
Ability to work flexible hours is mandatory; position involves evenings and occasional weekend work
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license in good standing
Reliable access to a vehicle and proof of valid automobile insurance
Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned service area as an essential requirement of the role

Nice To Haves

Lived experience of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia is an asset
Fluent in other language(s) considered an asset
Valid First Aid and CPR considered an asset

Responsibilities

Outreach activities to at-risk youth (ages 12-26) and their families including identification of needs and interests through the planning and facilitation
Develops and implements/facilitates community-based leadership and mentoring programs and workshops that develop the self-confidence, social and life skills of participants
Develops/implements special projects and workshops that meet the identified needs of the community
Facilitates project activities and community forums related to youth needs
Promotes community volunteerism and recognizes volunteers, supervision of the volunteers and ensures proper orientation, evaluation, and feedback
Supports advocacy and increases awareness around youth issues
Liaises with program staff and ensures the program needs are being met
Creates a supportive environment for youth to address barriers they may be experiencing
Provides information about access to community resources for participants
Assists with keeping records for petty cash, program participation forms, maintains the client database, crisis interventions/referrals and program evaluation
Provides coordination of homework club program, including assisting in interviews for tutors and providing coordination and support
Participates as an active team member in staff meetings and partner agency meetings as appropriate
Assists with writing interim and final reports
Ensuring that the commitment to WOCRC’s vision, mission and beliefs are understood and respected
Ensuring that the commitment to diversity is understood and respected. This includes diversity of culture, language, faith expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic resources and degrees of physical (dis)ability
Maintaining up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training
Acting as an “ambassador” for WOCRC within and outside the Centre by creating an awareness of WOCRC programs and promoting services offered
Compliance with all mandated legal/regulatory requirements related to working at WOCRC, (Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, standards of professional conduct)
Maintaining awareness of and compliance with WOCRC policies and procedures
Maintaining awareness of and compliance with funder requirements, policies, procedures and regulations
Attending/chairing team and staff meetings as required
Perform other related duties as assigned