Job Description
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years’ direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years’ experience.
· An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
· Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, youth-work, and trauma-informed practices.
· Class 5 Driver’s license
Additional Assets
· Practiced understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with people from all genders, cultures, and identities.
· Self-awareness of personal biases, personal signs of burnout, and self-care practices
· Experience working with and delivering recreation programs for individuals with various abilities.
· Experience working in a bed-based setting and an understanding of policy and procedure in such setting.
· Demonstrated ability to work with youth with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
· Effective computer skills and ability to use databases and Microsoft office suite.
· Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
· Tuberculosis and medical clearance
· Current standard first aid certificate
· Business use insurance
· Use of own vehicle required (Mileage is paid)