Child and Youth Worker, with some duties as a youth worker - social services. Chisholm Services for Children. Location Halifax, NS. Salary 51,835.54 annually / 40 hours per week. Full time. Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning. Start date: 2025-02-10. Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits. Languages English. Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Experience: Experience an asset. Work must be completed at the physical Location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment. Child welfare. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Youth services. Work setting. Group home. Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home. Children's services facility.

Responsibilities: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Implement life skills workshops. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community. Housekeeping activities. Food preparation. Provide suicide and crisis intervention. Resolve conflict situations. Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses. Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety. Implement behaviour management programs. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Credentials. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development). Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Cultural Awareness Training. Medication Administration Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Experience and specialization. Target audience. Children. Computer and technology knowledge. Electronic mail. MS Office. Area of work experience. Community service organization.

Additional information Security and safety. Bondable. Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Child welfare check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information. Vehicle supplied by employer. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Weight handling. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Organized.

Benefits: Health benefits. Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits. As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits. Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Wellness program.

Last Date: 2025-02-04

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