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Child Youth Worker
Ascentia House —Pickering, ON
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Child Youth Worker

Ascentia House
Pickering, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
From $23 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Social Work

Full job description

Position Summary

The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) provides direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to children and youth residing at Ascentia House. The CYW promotes a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment while supporting each resident's physical, emotional, behavioural, educational, and cultural development. The position is responsible for implementing individualized Plans of Care using trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and person-centred practices in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), Ontario regulations, MCCSS Quality Standards Framework, and Ascentia House policies.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Care:

Provide continuous supervision and support to residents.
Build positive, therapeutic relationships with children and youth.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment.
Encourage independence, responsibility, and healthy decision-making.
Model positive behaviour and appropriate social skills.

Care Planning:

Implement each resident's individualized Plan of Care.
Assist residents in achieving personal, educational, behavioural, and life-skill goals.
Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
Document observations and progress accurately.

Behavioural and Emotional Support:

Use trauma-informed and therapeutic interventions.
Support residents during emotional or behavioural crises.
Apply approved behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
Promote emotional regulation and conflict resolution.

Daily Living Support:

Assist with personal care when required.
Prepare and supervise nutritious meals.
Support school attendance and homework.
Transport residents to appointments, school, recreation, and community activities.
Teach daily living skills including cooking, budgeting, hygiene, laundry, and household responsibilities.

Health and Safety:

Administer medications as prescribed and document administration.
Monitor residents' physical and mental health.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Conduct room, safety, and wellness checks.
Maintain infection prevention and control practices.

Documentation:

Complete daily logs, shift reports, medication records, incident reports, and progress notes.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Report concerns promptly to the Residential Care Manager.
Collaborate with Children's Aid Societies, schools, healthcare providers, therapists, and community partners.
Encourage participation in recreational, cultural, and community activities.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Service Work, Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field.
Experience working with children and youth in residential, community, or treatment settings is preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, crisis intervention, and behaviour support.
Experience supporting children and youth with autism, developmental disabilities, FASD, mental health, and behavioural challenges is an asset.
Valid Ontario driver's licence.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
Current Vulnerable Sector and Broad Record Check.
Crisis intervention training (such as CPI or UMAB) is preferred.
Be available for rotating day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Ability to respond calmly during emergencies and behavioural crises.
May require lifting, standing for extended periods, and participation in recreational activities.

Visit our website at https://www.ascentiahouse.com/careers for additional information.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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