child welfare social worker
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Child Youth Care Worker B
Posted on
September 25, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Tuckamore Centre - Youth Treatment Centre CHILD YOUTH CARE WORKER BTuckamore Centre - Youth Treatment CentreMental Health and Addictions - CommunityTemporary, Call In Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary CG-31 ($28.86 - $32.07 per hour) Competition Number GENERAL166 Posted Date 25 April 2024 Closing Date Open until filled About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Child Youth Care Worker develops and implements therapeutic programs, planned environments and utilizes daily life events to facilitate change with focus on the therapeutic relationship. S/he applies theory and research about human growth and development to promote the optimal physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cognitive, and emotional development of young people towards a healthy and productive adulthood, and a focus on strengths and assets rather than pathology. The Child Youth Care Worker plays an integral role in the Youth Treatment Centre establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children and youth with complex mental health needs who require long term residential treatment. Intervention focuses on promoting emotional, social and behavioral change and well-being within the context of daily living. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Regularly lifts/moves objects/files up to 10 lbs. and occasionally moves/lifts objects in excess of 50 lbs. Visual concentration (i.e. conducting security and monitoring of young people; observing non-verbal cues and behaviours, etc.), auditory concentration and strain (i.e. active listening) and other sensory concentration (i.e. using sense of smell to detect drugs, tobacco use, alcohol, or possible fire). Job Qualifications Two-year diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, or a Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences is required.A minimum of three (3) years' experience within the last five (5) working in the field of child and youth care. Experience working with youth in a residential setting is required.Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Children and Youth in Residential Care and Suicide Intervention (ASIST) training is required. Current First Aid/CPR is required. Effective communication and team building skills; demonstrate creativity in working with complex youth; be able to utilize a variety of intervention techniques in new and innovative ways. Membership with the Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is an asset.A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries: Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693 Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding proces
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LocationParadise, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$28.86HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#1916329
Advertised until
2024-10-25
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