Supported Living Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports (“Linck”) requires one (1) Supported Living Service Worker. This is a permanent, part-time position (24 hours per week) beginning as soon as possible.

This role supports children/youth 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Incumbents can expect to work day, afternoon, and midnight shifts (including weekends and holidays).

The incumbent in this position will have responsibilities as a Supported Living Service Worker. The staff, along with other staff supporting the child/youth, provides care, supervision, programming, and guidance to children and youth awaiting placement, live in treatment or alternate living option. Through the efficient management of the placement in an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance, the staff will provide structure and security geared to promoting positive growth and development in the children and youth.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a two or more year diploma course from a community college working with children and youth (preference will be given to Child and Youth Worker diploma).
• Up to three (3) months related experience.
• Current First Aid, CPR and CPI certificate.
• Computer and keyboarding skills, extensive use of word-processing programs.
• Tact and discretion is required to deal with or settle requests, interpreting or clarification of information with residents.
• Deals with clients requiring motivation/emotional support.
• A valid G driver’s license.
• Use of a personal vehicle.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.
• A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (Linck) is an accredited multi-service agency that provides developmental, mental health, youth justice and protection services to children, youth and their families. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.