Family Support Professional

Location

Belleville, ON | Canada

Job description

Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children and youth who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Specialized Foster Homes.

 
You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and community.

We are looking for experienced individuals to provide services between 15 - 25 hours per week based on the client’s needs, including providing services during the week between 3:00pm - 9:00pm, some weekend sessions and occasionally daytime sessions during weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with collaborative team members
• Providing scheduled, goal-focused services to families and individuals
• Development of goal-focused activities 
• Case notes, reports and other administrative tasks
• Transporting children/youth while providing services

Qualifications:

• Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or university
• Experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of needs
• Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis de-escalation is required
• Current CPR/First Aid is required
• Knowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and report-writing skills

Requirements:

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (obtained from local Police)
• Current Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society)
• Driver’s Abstract, Class “G” Driver’s License
• Access to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insurance
• Computer
• Personal email address

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Salary

$20 - $23 per hour