Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

Join Our Team as a Child and Youth Worker!

Company: Mullins House

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Location: Amherst, NS

Salary: $23.00 to $24.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth? At Mullins House, we are looking for dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Workers to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and empower young individuals in a group home setting, helping them develop essential life skills and navigate their challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories to document client progress.
• Conduct social research and implement life skills workshops.
• Assess clients' strengths and development needs.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver specific services within the community.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
• Provide crisis intervention and resolve conflict situations.
• Assist clients with special needs and accompany them to appointments and social outings.
• Implement behavior management programs and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Perform housekeeping and food preparation activities.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to work independently and under pressure. The role may involve supervising 1 to 4 individuals and requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients.

Qualifications

Education

• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years in a related field.

Certifications

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR
• Intensive Behavioural Intervention Certification
• Mandt System Training
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Security and Safety Checks

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Judgment and ethical values
• Client-focused and organized
• Flexible and a team player
• Initiative and attention to detail

Work Conditions

• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks (up to 23 kg/50 lbs)
• Work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children and youth in their development and are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply! Join Mullins House and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating positive change in the community.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.