child and youth worker

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Key Assets ON

Job details

Key Assets is part of a global organization, changing the lives of children everywhere. In Canada, our non-profit offices are located in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. Within Ontario, our office is in located in Mississauga. Collectively, our dynamic organization provides various support services to young people and families with complex needs. This includes foster family placements, family-based care, alternate care, therapeutic support, clinical services and community training. We are a growing company seeking talented Child and Youth Workers to be with us while we grow. We are currently hiring in *Mississauga, Ontario*for the position of: Child and Youth Workers Full Time Positions We are looking for innovative and creative Child and Youth Care Workers to provide care, supervision, and support to young people with complex needs. The work is varied and will include relationship building, planning, and participating in social and recreational activities, teaching life skills, providing educational supports and developing and implementing individualized intervention plans. The successful applicant(s) must be confident, energetic, adaptable, patient, self-aware, physically active, and able to safely intervene in crisis situations. _*Shift work, including weekends, is required. *_ · To be successful in this role, the candidate is required to have: · Child and Youth Worker Diploma/Degree or Developmental Services Worker Diploma · A minimum of 1 year experience, with preference given to those that have worked with children in Foster Care · Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends, hours are varied · Demonstrated understanding and commitment to supporting individuals from diverse cultures, experiences and backgrounds · Must have valid First Aid, CPR and current certification in an approved Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program · A *valid G license *with a clean driving record and daily access to a safe/reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2-Million liability insurance · A current Vulnerable Sector Police Screening and Child Welfare Screening · Proof of update to medical immunizations and health assessment from a registered healthcare professional · Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience (Starting salary $45,671) · Group Health Benefits enrollment (health, dental, and life etc.) and competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution, benefits vary by position · Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks), benefits vary by position · Sick leave entitlements, benefits vary by position · Learning and development, training, and certification opportunities · Flexible work environment *HOW TO APPLY: * If you want to help us provide invaluable support to children, youth, adults and their families please send your cover letter and resume by email to *recruitment@keyassets.ca* _*We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.*_ _*Application Deadline: December 23, 2024*_ At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population. We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s) for the interview and selection process. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $45,671.00 p