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The Salvation Army Gemma House is seeking an
energetic and team oriented youth worker to fill a permanent full-time position.
Candidates must be prepared to work with
high risk youth in a dynamic and at times
stressful environment. Applicants will be required to work primarily evening, weekend and statutory holiday shifts, although occasional overnight and/or day shifts may be required. Candidates must possess a valid driver's licence, a current CPR-1ST Aide certificate and will be required to take Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Training and other training as required. Successful applicants will
also be required to present a recent Criminal
Record check, a recent Driving Abstract and have
their name submitted for a Child Abuse Registry
check.
Gemma House provides a protective model of care
for high risk adolescent girls between 12 and 15. Youth workers are responsible for the day to day care and well-being of the youth, which is
achieved through therapeutic activity and
relationship building.
The wage is $19.75 to $21.75 per hour D.O.Q and
experience.
Only those selected for interviews will be
contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Child welfare
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
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
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Female
- Young offenders
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
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