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Youth Care Worker - Part-time Permanent - YOUTH002097-00001
Duties and Responsibilities
Services
Provide care and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental and mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
Maintain a therapeutic milieu.
Participate in the development and implementation of activity plans.
Engage and fully participate with the participants.
Provide observations to clinical professionals and unit managers regarding treatment plans, goal setting, and/or life skills.
Participate in team meetings and discussions.
Teach participants life skills such as self care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and positive interactions.
Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations using behavioural management and support methods including conflict resolution, crisis management, and life space interviewing.
Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, in a timely manner, and within agency standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Leadership
Provide support and guidance to potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers as directed by the unit manager.
Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
Management of Resources
Provide input to the operational budget and the units capital plan.
Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for unit manager approved expenditures.
Ensure vehicle log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s), vehicles(s), furnishings, and equipment.