Job description

MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

Possibility of being placed at any of our locations in, Carp, Almonte, Stittsville or Carleton Place,

Evolving Youth Care has been providing a full spectrum of services to children and youth since 1998. Our homes are located throughout Ottawa and the surrounding areas, serving children and youth ages 10-17.

We are looking for team members who are committed to positively impacting the youth we support. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of youth who are searching for ways to contribute to their communities, find places of belonging, explore their own values and interests, we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking for staff to work week days and weekends on a rotating schedule for our group homes located throughout the Ottawa area. Evolving Youth Care is looking for part time and full time Child and Youth Workers.

Evolving Youth Care is looking for staff team members who demonstrate positive leadership skills and know how to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients. This position will include taking responsibility for the youths safety and security and supporting them in the areas of Individual/Group Therapy, Life Skills and Social Skills and assisting with community-based services, including, medical, personal, recreational, and educational needs.

Key components of this position include:
Housekeeping and cooking

Ensuring safety of youth in your care

Provide suicide and crisis intervention

Resolve conflict situations

Assist with daily paperwork, filing and organization

Education Requirements:
Ideally, you possess a high school diploma along with one of the following: Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW/CYC) Diploma, Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Community Justice Worker (CJW), Police Foundations (PF). Similar experience working in Social Services will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:
Criminal record check, Child welfare check, Driver's license, medical exam. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be considered an asset.

$3.00/hr. wage enhancement applied on top of offered hourly wage.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 9 hour shift
  
• Holidays
  
• Every other weekend

Licence/Certification:

• G (required)

Work Location: In person