Family Specialist Professional
Location
Ajax, 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, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Treatment 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 (i.e. Child and Youth Care Practitioner) from a recognized college or university
- 2 – 5 years experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of critical needs
- Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis de-escalation and containments/physical restraints 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
Job tags
Salary
$22 - $27 per hour
