Please note: This position is for PART-TIME EVENINGS/WEEKENDS ONLY.
Keystone Community Support Services Inc. is a leading provider of a variety of care services to children and youth with mental health exceptionalities, behavioral challenges, and intellectual, and /or developmental delays.
We pride ourselves on providing specialized, individualized, nurturing, and stable environments that promote inclusion and offer children and youth a sense of belonging while supporting their development and success in their achievements, goals, and enhanced beliefs in themselves.
Our unique programs, coupled with wraparound clinical support and trauma-informed practices, focus on managing and shaping behaviour through utilizing best practices as well as building on the competencies and strengths of children and youth. This is achieved by building trusting relationships, providing customized support, and offering dynamic programming to meet the ever-changing needs of the children and youth we serve.
We believe that through a cooperative, consistent, and unified approach, the outcomes for those we serve that we serve have a greater chance for success.
A Child and Youth Worker is dedicated to maintaining and promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of each child/youth. This may include providing physical care, one-on-one support and supervision, meal preparation, medication administration, and documentation. They encourage children and youth to foster independence and develop individual skills, talents, and abilities while maintaining health & safety requirements. We are seeking professional and certified individuals who are highly qualified in supporting children and youth with mental health exceptionalities and behavioral challenges. If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth to grow your career in the Child and Youth Sector, consider joining our team!
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for clients and provide individualized support to children/youth to function more independently in KCSS homes and communities.
- Collect daily behavioural data relevant to the client’s specific programs and goals.
- Accompany and/or transport clients to various appointments and activities within the community such as medical appointments, school, employment, or community leisure activities and outings.
- Provide one-on-one support to clients with daily life skills, social skills, and /or behaviour management.
- Support and assist clients with daily activities such as personal care and hygiene, meal preparation and nutrition, household chores and laundry, budgeting and money management, community navigation, goal setting, safety skills, etc.
- Ensure the safety of all clients in the residence, which may include crisis management and physical containment (if necessary, as a last resort).
- Promote opportunities for each client to enjoy cultural connectedness and provide an environment that is culturally safe to ensure the client’s intersecting identity needs are being met.
- Assist the client in understanding their rights and responsibilities within KCSS homes.
- Promote behavioural change and personal growth of clients who are having difficulties coping because of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
- Implement client-specific goals and treatment plans in alignment with the client’s POC/ISP/BSP; teaching based on principles of ABA and other evidence-based practices.
- Address the physical, emotional, and medical needs of clients in service, including administering medication to children/youth when needed.
- Implement physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities at the assigned location.
- Complete and maintain accurate and timely documentation, record keeping, report writing, communication logs, and abide by all documentation procedures and protocols.
- Able to problem-solve in crisis situations within the service principles of Keystone Community Support Services Inc.
- Ensure strict adherence to MCSS and CYFSA legislation, OACYC Code of Ethics, and any relevant health and safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ensure strict adherence to all KCSS policies and procedures.
- Represent Keystone Community Support Services Inc. in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Providing a safe and clean environment including but not limited to daily household duties needed for the daily upkeep and maintenance of the home.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications:
· Post-secondary education/community college or university degree at an Ontario-recognized institution in a relevant discipline (CYW, DSW, SSW)or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
· A minimum of one year experience in working with children and youth with mental health exceptionalities and behavioural challenges in the child welfare industry.
· Ability to use discretion and sound judgement in a fast-paced residential treatment setting
· Critical thinking skills and sound crisis management kills
· Ability to relate and communicate with children/youth effectively and to adapt to accommodate developmental needs.
· Ability to demonstrate self-initiative and work independently following an individualized plan (ISP, BSP)
· Applicants must be physically able to carry out physical interventions/containments when required
· Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and experience with an electronic client records management system.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
· Valid certification in UMAB, First-Aid and CPR
· Valid “G” Class Driver’s License, access to a reliable vehicle, and valid insurance are required; to attend client appointments, events, and community activities.
· Vulnerable Sector Background Check cleared within the last 6 months.
· Covid-19 vaccination requirements as determined by Keystone Community Support Services’ community partners
· Experience in data collection; knowledge of ABA is an asset
· Knowledge of the requirements under QAM and CYFSA is an asset
As part of the Keystone Support Services team, you have access to:
· Flexibility of work: regularly scheduled shifts that allow for some weekends off and predictability to plan work/life balance
· Team commitment: 24-hour access to support when needed
· Technical infrastructure: online scheduling, data, and CRM system
· Professional development and access to clinical training opportunities: ABA, OCD, ADHD, ODD, FASD
· Access to in-house training: UMAB, CPI, First-Aid/CPR
· An opportunity to gain your RBT (Registered Behaviour Technician) certification - available to active employees and associates
Please note that as a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete and clear a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Keystone Community Support Services would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to present the diversity of the community, we strongly encourage people from diverse groups to apply.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources department at 905-831-7871 x 203. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable the candidate to be assessed fairly and equitably.
Keystone Community Support Services is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a supportive work environment that reflects the diversity of the population we serve. Diversity and inclusion are a central part of our culture, and we aspire to be a workplace that is respectful to everyone. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.
Please note: This position is for PART-TIME EVENINGS/WEEKENDS ONLY.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Child and Youth Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- G Driver's License (preferred)
- First-Aid/CPR Certification (preferred)
- UMAB Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
