Position of Child and Youth Worker

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to work within several Parent-Therapist Homes. As a Child and Youth Worker you will receive shifts working with children, as a specialized relief provider, being responsible for the day-to-day operation of Parent-Therapist Homes with children / adolescents between the ages of 6 and 15 years.

Specific Skills Required:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Launder clothing and household linens, Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Teach Homemaking or life skills, Provide personal care, Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Drive household vehicle, Supervise and care for foster children, Consult foster parent agency supervisors for advice and when problems arise.
• Obtain information and prepare reports on client cases.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention, Resolve conflict situations.
• Supervise children’s visits with biological parents to ensure children’s safety.
• Implement established behavior management plans.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a diploma / degree in the human services field.
• Must not have a record of conviction or suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
• Must have a valid drivers license, a safe and reliable vehicle with sufficient auto insurance coverage.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and be involved in ongoing training.
• Must complete a medical examination.
• Must pass a home study that involves evaluation of personal mental health issues.

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to be considered for a Parent-Therapist position, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Quinte Children’s Homes
72 Orchard Drive
Belleville, Ontario K8P 2K7.
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