JOB POSTING
OVERNIGHT YOUTH WORKER
FULL-TIME POSITION
The successful candidate will be responsible for direct implementation of the Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement and policies as they pertain to residential care.
You will be also responsible for:
· Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; individual counseling with youth;
· Development of temporary case plan based on identified needs;
· Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma
· Acting as caregiver; assisting youth with daily routines and laundry; supervising them throughout the building, escorting them within the community;
· Acting as an advocate for youth both within the agency as well with external agencies;
· Gathering together and at times physically packing up youth's belongings after discharge, ensuring it is properly labelled and stored to prevent any loss of items;
· Doing intake and reception function on a 24-hour basis; monitoring building to ensure safety;
· Management of external environment; by supervisor’s request completing building checks and searches;
· Assisting in training of new staff and maintenance of clothing room;
· Maintaining client files; recording accurate intake information, brief social history and assessment; completion of all necessary forms pertinent to youths' plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College or university degree or diploma in child and youth work or equivalent Minimum two years experience in a shelter or residential setting., knowledge of adolescent developmental theory and specific issues related to street youth; First Aid, CPR and basic computer skills an asset; ability to identify, assess and intervene differentially with youth in crisis; excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of community resources.
Interested applicants please submit your resume along with a cover to the Human Resources Department by July 1, 2011.
Charitable Registration Number 10699 0195 RR0001