Child Youth Worker

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