Job Order Detail

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Kids in Transition Shelter or designate, Children Support Workers are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our home supports care for and supervises children aged 0-12 on a 24-hour basis.

The children in this home have experienced trauma and have often been in unsafe and unhealthy situations. Support workers create an environment that promotes safety, support, trust and respect. Our homes promote healthy relationships and therapeutic programming


Hours of Work: 7 am - 5 pm rotational shifts


Responsibilities:

1.    Program Implementation

The primary role of the Child Support Worker is to implement the shelter program making the children's stay as positive as possible. Duties include:

    Ensure the proper care and safety of the children;
    Participate in the planning and implementation of structured activities for children;
    Supervise children during all daily activities, including meals, bedtimes, etc.;
    Engage the children in in-house activities;
    De-escalate situations and mediate during conflicts with children;
    Use universal precautions in all situations;
    Problem solve with children where appropriate;
    Respond to the emotional and behaviour management needs of children in crisis;
    Follow a case plan for each child and document daily interactions;
    Ensure a safe and secure environment by following policies and procedures; and,
    Provide transportation as needed.


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