Employment

Casual Youth Care Worker

 

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Feed your passion for working with youth

HomeBridge Youth Society offers an interdisciplinary approach to youth care in six child caring facilities around the metro area as well as Bridges for Learning, an accredited school program. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 experience therapeutic interventions, support, and opportunities with a focus on evidence-based approaches to stabilization, education and life skills.  Does this sound appealing to you?

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We are currently looking for Casual Youth Care Workers to join our team!

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Here's what you need to get an interview

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in the Social Science field OR possess a Diploma in Child and Youth Care from a recognized program.

• A combination of experience, training, and education in an alternative field may be considered. 

• Experience working in the field of Child & Youth, specifically with children and youth with complex mental health and/or addictions issues. Experience working with youth in a group-caring facility is preferred.

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Skills and Abilities

• Working understanding of current Youth Care Practices

• Awesome inter-personal, communication and organizational skills

• An ability to connect with young people who are resistant to developing relationships

• Teamwork and a desire to have fun at work

• Open and willing to work shift work, including overnights, weekends and holidays

• Valid certification in First Aid/CPR, (ASIST) Suicide Intervention, NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets

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What we can offer you

• $21.32 an hour plus 4% vacation pay to start

• Shift premium rates are applied on nights and weekends ($2.25 per hour on nights and weekends)

• Rewarding work in a positive and ethical workplace

• Flexibility in your schedule

• Amazing training and professional development opportunities

• Plenty of opportunity for advancement

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You should also know

Applicants will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Screen and Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector search.

HomeBridge is a Unionized and Tobacco-Free environment.

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Application Process

Applicants considered will have an up-to-date resume and cover letter explaining how the candidate qualifies and is suited for the position as described above.

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Applicants will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Check

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Please click the "Apply Now" button at the top of this page to email your application or mail it to:

HomeBridge Youth Society
Selection Committee
270 Pleasant Street
Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 3S3

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Or email application to: selectioncommittee@homebridgeyouth.ca

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Thank you in advance to all interested candidates. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

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