Youth Support Worker

Bayfield Treatment Centres•Brampton, ON

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Bayfield Treatment Centre is a private agency that supports children, youth, and young adults in a Family Based Care Home setting. We are currently seeking part-time Youth Support Workers for our Brampton home. This role involves the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's children, youth, and young adults, utilizing relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.

Requirements

A College diploma in the Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or other related field of study is required.
A valid Broad Record Criminal Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Current Immunization Record and TB test.
Valid Standard First Aid, CPR Level C.
A valid G-driver's license with a clean driving record.
A safe/reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2 million liability insurance.
Willingness to transport clients in their vehicles.
Clear Child Welfare Background Check.
A genuine fondness and interest in supporting children, youth and young adults to reach their potential.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to supporting individuals from diverse cultures, experiences and backgrounds.
Basic computer/technology skills for administrative data entry.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and mentoring in a nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people with various special needs such as FASD, DS, PTSD, ADHD, ASD and self-harm.
Assist children, youth and young adults to reach their full potential in all aspects of their life.
Create and implement programs to increase opportunities for success in all areas of their life.
Work independently with individuals while collaborating with the entire support team to implement individualized support plans.
Develop and implement programs to enhance social and life skills.
Provide personal hygiene support.
Organize recreational activities and plan community outings.
Use consistent and positive behaviour management strategies.
Ensure safety and security for the individuals on shifts.
Assist with house tasks such as cleaning and maintenance of the home.
Administer medication and perform administrative duties as needed.
Provide support for transporting individuals to visitations as needed.