Youth Care Worker

Youth Care Worker

Columbus House Pembroke is a non-profit organization. We offer a residential program for youth with a focus on education and teaching independent living skills. It is a voluntary program and the youth, aged 15 to 21, come from a variety of backgrounds. Youth can manage through the day-to-day routine of life (no restraining or one-to-one care needed). Youth come into the program with the same goal, to learn independent living skills while they are completing their education.

We are expanding our team and recruiting for a Youth Care Worker to work in our Out-of-Home Care Program. This is a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full-time. This position may include day, evening and overnight (sleeping) shifts during the week and on weekends.

The Out-of-Home Care Program is a voluntary program and the youth aged 15 to 21 years, who come from a variety of backgrounds. They can to manage through the daily routine (no restraining or one-to-one care needed). The youth all come into the program with the same goal: to learn independent living skills while completing their education.

Our goal is to provide the support and guidance they require to accomplish their goals and to celebrate these achievements with them! Our staff bring their education along with their experience in a variety of extracurricular activities (ie. art, hiking, baking, sports, etc.) as well as their ability to listen, empathize, share their time and knowledge and of course use their sense of humour.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the youth in the residence and assisting them with day-to-day tasks
• Informal counselling and making referrals
• Being part of a client-centred program offering individualized support
• Facilitating in the acquisition of life skills including healthy lifestyle, appointment management, cooking, budgeting and accessing educational and employment resources
• Assisting in the development of a healthy social network of family and interpersonal relationships
• Assisting with the planning and attending of residential trips

• Degree or diploma in social service worker, child-youth worker, police foundations, nursing, or a related field
• Students entering their second year of study are encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and be effective in crisis situations
• Have and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license
• Have and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Experience working with youth or at-risk populations is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset
• A clear criminal reference check is necessary for the successful applicant

Rate of pay: $24.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour differential pay. Full-time positions include a benefits package.

Please forward your resume in MS Word or PDF format.

Thank you for your interest in Columbus House.  The candidates that we feel have the best opportunity for success in this role will be contacted for an interview.

Columbus House is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications requiring accommodation should contact the administration at 613-732-8977. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.