JOB DESCRIPTION: The Social Service Worker and Child & Youth Worker (CYW) will work in a community setting which includes Group Homes, Homeless Shelters, or Long Term Care Homes and will work to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children, adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and homeless shelters
• Provide basic needs for adults living with mental illnesses, addictions and chronic homelessness
• Encourage independence, community engagement and housing stability
• De-escalate/Resolve conflict situations
• Support the working relationship between residents and Case Workers; refer the resident back to their Case Worker whenever possible/necessary
• Document resident interactions, referrals, progress and any change in behaviour
• Ensure clear lines of communication with outside organizations who serve the residents
• Complete incident reports and daily logs in a timely manner
• Other duties as required

Additional Skills: Housekeeping activities, Food preparation

Personal attributes of a successful candidate: flexible and creative, reliable, mature, friendly and courteous with a desire to help.

EDUCATION: Must have:

• Child & Youth Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma or Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Level C/HCP)
• Must have UMAB or CPI
• Updated Police /Vulnerable Sector Clearance completed.
• Updated Medical TB completed