About this role
*Position Summary*
The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) provides direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to children and youth residing at Ascentia House. The CYW promotes a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment while supporting each resident's physical, emotional, behavioural, educational, and cultural development. The position is responsible for implementing individualized Plans of Care using trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and person-centred practices in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), Ontario regulations, MCCSS Quality Standards Framework, and Ascentia House policies.
*Key Responsibilities*
Direct Care:
* Provide continuous supervision and support to residents. * Build positive, therapeutic relationships with children and youth. * Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. * Encourage independence, responsibility, and healthy decision-making. * Model positive behaviour and appropriate social skills.
Care Planning:
* Implement each resident's individualized Plan of Care. * Assist residents in achieving personal, educational, behavioural, and life-skill goals. * Participate in case conferences and team meetings. * Document observations and progress accurately.
Behavioural and Emotional Support:
* Use trauma-informed and therapeutic interventions. * Support residents during emotional or behavioural crises. * Apply approved behaviour support and de-escalation techniques. * Promote emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
Daily Living Support:
* Assist with personal care when required. * Prepare and supervise nutritious meals. * Support school attendance and homework. * Transport residents to appointments, school, recreation, and community activities. * Teach daily living skills including cooking, budgeting, hygiene, laundry, and household responsibilities.
Health and Safety:
* Administer medications as prescribed and document administration. * Monitor residents' physical and mental health. * Respond appropriately to emergencies. * Conduct room, safety, and wellness checks. * Maintain infection prevention and control practices.
Documentation:
* Complete daily logs, shift reports, medication records, incident reports, and progress notes. * Maintain confidentiality of resident information. * Report concerns promptly to the Residential Care Manager. * Collaborate with Children's Aid Societies, schools, healthcare providers, therapists, and community partners. * Encourage participation in recreational, cultural, and community activities.
*Qualifications*
* Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Service Work, Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field. * Experience working with children and youth in residential, community, or treatment settings is preferred. * Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, crisis intervention, and behaviour support. * Experience supporting children and youth with autism, developmental disabilities, FASD, mental health, and behavioural challenges is an asset. * Valid Ontario driver's licence. * Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification. * Current Vulnerable Sector and Broad Record Check. * Crisis intervention training (such as CPI or UMAB) is preferred. * Be available for rotating day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. * Ability to respond calmly during emergencies and behavioural crises. * May require lifting, standing for extended periods, and participation in recreational activities.
Visit our website at https://www.ascentiahouse.com/careers for additional information.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person