Peterborough, On Youth Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Foster Parent - In Home Caregiver (Child/Youth) Full Time
Rockhaven Treatment Foster Care —Peterborough, ON
- $2,100–$8,400 a month
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Program Coordinator
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre —Peterborough, ON
- $49,500–$60,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Paid sick leave
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Indigenous Child Witness to Violence Support Worker
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle —Peterborough, ON
- From $43,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Family Support Professional - Independent Contractor
Bridgeway Family Homes —Peterborough, ON
- $23–$30 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
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Foster Parent
Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Dalton Associates —Ontario
- $800 a day
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- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Travel
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre —Peterborough, ON
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- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- English
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Foster Parent - In Home Caregiver (Child/Youth) Full Time
Rockhaven Treatment Foster Care —Newcastle, ON
Must have a valid class G driver’s licence, driver’s abstract, vulnerable sector police check, CAS background check, medical. Social Work: 1 year (preferred).
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Foster Parent - In Home Caregiver (Child/Youth) Full Time

Rockhaven Treatment Foster Care
Peterborough, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$2,100–$8,400 a month

Qualifications

CPR Certification
NVCI
English
High school diploma or GED
ASIST
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Social Work
Class G Licence
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

RockHaven Children’s Services Inc. is a Treatment Foster Care Agency that has been working closely with Children’s Aid Societies within Ontario for the past 22 years, providing family-based care to children and youth. RockHaven currently is looking for Foster Parents to provide care for 1- 4 children/youth in their own home.

Each Foster Parent is provided with full orientation, regular training sessions and 24/7 support to ensure the children/youth in your care have a safe, stable and nurturing home environment. Foster Parents are provided with 24hour on call support, competitive compensation, paid relief, 2 weeks of paid vacation as well as the support of a CYC worker.

RockHaven will train the applicant to ensure they have all of the skills and knowledge in order to care for children/youth in their care. Having experience working with children who display challenging behaviours is an asset.

All applicants must be able to provide a clear vulnerable sector police check as well as a satisfactory CAS background check. You must have a valid Class G driver’s licence as well as your own transportation. A home study will also be complete as part of the process to becoming a Foster Parent.

For more information, please email [email protected]

POSITION

Full Time Foster Parent to Children and Youth. The applicant may be, (single, a couple or partners).

SUMMARY

RockHaven Children’s Services Treatment Foster Care (TFC) provides a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for children and youth who have emotional or behavioral needs. We are a family-based residential treatment program that allows the child to experience healthy parent-to-child relationships in an environment that promotes growth and healing.

We are seeking Foster Parents who are able to provide care for 1- 4 children/youth in your home. Support from a CYC based on each child/youths individual needs. 24/7, 365 day on call support. Competitive and generous compensation that is a tax free per diem.

This is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference in the life of a child or youth!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain a clean and organized home providing nutritious meals and a warm, welcoming environment

· Provide care and supervision to meet the child/youth’s needs and collaboratively work with RockHaven and other community resources in achieving the treatment goals set out by RockHaven/Children’s Aid Societies.

· Complete thorough daily logs and documentation

· Liaison with management and on call to report any concerns with the youth in your care

· Attend regular and/or special medical, optical, and dental appointments of the child/youth

· To share with RockHaven all information about the child's progress or difficulties in his/her daily living, health or adjustment to the home, school, or community

· Medication administration and monitoring

· Document important moments in the child/youth's life

· Responsible for the child/youth’s transportation

· Teach life skills and social skill development

· Professional communication with co-workers/foster parents, CYC’s, social workers

· Encourage and supervise school attendance, attend teacher conferences and keep your supervisor within RockHaven up to date regarding any educational needs and/or changes

· Support and encourage the child/youth’s participation in school, leisure time, community activities and his/her own interests

· Attend all case planning conferences and administrative case reviews to offer input regarding the child/youth in your home

· To engage with the child/youth’s biological family as directed to encourage a positive relationship and facilitate reunification

· To respect final decisions made by RockHaven/Children’s Aid Society or court if they can be validated as in the best interest of the child/youth

· To comply with all legislation, regulations and Provincial Standards concerning foster care and children/youth in care

· Adhere to all Ministry and RockHaven requested trainings to support both personal and professional development

· Adhere to RockHaven’s Policies and Procedures/Program Description as set out by the Ministry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Experience working with children and youth who may have emotional, physical, trauma, behavioural and social challenges would be an asset

· Educational background in working with special need children/youth and/or social services is an asset

· Must be adaptable and flexible to change for any unplanned situations that may arise

· Strong decision-making skills and be able to effectively problem solve

· Behavioural management skills an asset

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills

· Strong ability to build supportive and productive relationships with all parties involved

· Have a genuine care and concern for the child/youth’s well-being and a desire to make a difference in their life

· Excellent organizational skills

· Must have a valid class G driver’s licence, driver’s abstract, vulnerable sector police check, CAS background check, medical

All successful applicants with be provided all necessary training (CPR/First Aid, NVCI, ASIST, PRIDE, Cultural Competency Training, TIC training) and orientation. Applicants will also have a home study complete.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,100.00-$8,400.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you possess excellent oral and written English skills?
Have you answered all employer asked questions?
Applicant must have their own living space.Do you have a home suitable to care for 1-4 children/youth?

Education:

Secondary School (required)

Experience:

Social Work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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