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THE POSITION
The Child Support Worker is responsible to provide care to children and youth aged 0-11 yrs. who are no longer in the care of their primary caregivers and are involved with the Ministry of Social Services. The Child Support Worker will ensure the physical, emotional, psychological, cultural and daily essential needs are met. In addition, demonstrating warmth, empathy, compassion, and displaying genuine passion for working with children and youth. The Child Support Worker will work collaboratively with the Home Supervisor and MSS to provide planning, advocacy and resources to children and youth that may require supports in areas of trauma, health, mental health, growth and development.
Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rational basis. Candidates must be willing to work in an environment which offers emergency care to children from vulnerable populations. Child Support Workers may be exposed to various communicable diseases and infections including; Impetigo, bed bugs, COVID-19, common colds etc.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Additional Skills
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)