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Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch provides 24 hour quality care, counseling and therapeutic social and educational programs to vulnerable youth. Youth are provided with a home environment where caring adults provide routines and limits, nurturing and understanding, and teach values and skills required for successful living.
ENYR is currently accepting applications for Youth Care Workers: both full & part time positions at the new Christopher Lake program.
Job Description: The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for the direct care and supervision of the residents and provides for the youths emotional and physical needs through the provision of basic parenting duties, therapeutic interventions, and the provision of a safe, nurturing, structured environment. The YCW is directly responsible to the Program Manager.
Requirements include post secondary education in Youth Care Work, Social Work, Counseling or other related disciplines and/or 1-2 years previous work experience in human services.
Applications must include:
- resume, including three supervisory work references
- cover letter
- clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector query
- clear child abuse registry check (obtained through Ministry of Social Services)
- valid class 5 driver's license
- valid First Aid/CPR C
Salary depends on education and experience. Excellent benefits, employer-matched RSP plan, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and career development.
All costs to attend an interview and/or relocate will be incurred by the applicant. e appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work Setting
- Group home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Children
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities