child and youth worker
Posted on
September 11, 2024
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Employer details
Cedar Heights Residential Living
Job details
*Cedar Heights*
*Job Posting for Direct Support Professionals*
*About Us*
*We Are Hiring!*
Cedar Heights is looking for caring, enthusiastic, energetic, and professional individuals to work with children, adolescents and adults within our home located in Tottenham, Ontario. Cedar Heights offers a dynamic workplace in a rapidly growing organization.
Cedar Heights specializes in working with complex care clients diagnosed with neuro diversions such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Direct Support Professionals provide individuals with high levels of support and supervision in all areas of daily living including; education, behaviour supports, community involvement and recreation.
The position requires that the candidate be available to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends and statutory holidays. On-site/Off-site training is provided. Also made available to all employees are opportunities to participate in various workshops to further develop skills and knowledge on how to better support our clients.
*Pay*
* $23.00- $26.00 per hour (inclusive of the government wage enhancement) to start
*Languages*
* Verbal and Written Communication in English is required
* Proficiency in other languages considered an asset
*Job Type*
* Permanent
* Part- Time Hours
* Full- Time Hours
* Overtime Available (as required)
*Shifts and Schedule*
* Day Shifts
* Evening Shifts
* Weekend Shifts
* Overnight Shifts (as required)
* 6 Hour Shifts
* 8 Hour Shifts
* 10 Hour Shifts
* 12 Hour Shifts
*Work Location*
* In Person at one of our locations.
* Currently hiring for the location in Tottenham, Ontario
*Positions Available*
* Part-Time and Full -Time Hours Available for Day, Evening and Weekend shifts
* Part-Time (Awake) overnight
*Benefits*
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Extended Health Care (Part- Time and Full- Time Plans)
* Option for Life Insurance, Critical Injury Insurance
* Dental Care
* Vision Care
* Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
* Paid Training and Certifications
* Permanent Work
* Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities
* Friendly, Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment
* Flexible Hours/Schedule depending on needs of the organization
*Required Education*
* Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
*Conditions of Employment*
* Possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
* Obtain a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector (current within 6 months)
* Complete an Employee Medical Test with Hep B, and 2-part TB test
* Provide proof of Immunization record
* Consent to CAS SAFE records check
* Possess $1,000,000 Liability Automobile Insurance
* Possess Valid G Driver's License.
* Have access to a vehicle at work
* Experience is encouraged but not required if related education is complete
* Possess First Aid/ CPR- Level C
*\*\*All new staff members are required to explain how they are a trained person and thereby are qualified to work at Cedar Heights. Please describe how your education, past work/ volunteer experience, your Indigenous status or your current education enrollment are directly related to the position you are applying for within the organization.\*\**
*Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience Required*
* DSW, CYW, SSW, with experience in the field
* Experience working with children and/ or youth with disabilities
* Experience with individualized plans
* Experience with Life/social skills programming
* Experience with implementing behavioural interventions and programming
* Experience in Trauma Informed Care
* Experience managing and responding to crisis
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LocationTottenham, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$23.00 to $26.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9442586462
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