Child and Youth Practitioner (PT)

Job title: Child and Youth Practitioner (PT)

Job description: Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Treatment Foster Homes.

You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and community.

We are looking for experienced individuals to provide services between 15 – 25 hours per week based on the client’s needs, including providing services during the week between 3:00pm – 9:00pm, some weekend sessions and occasionally daytime sessions during weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with collaborative team members
• Providing scheduled, goal-focused services to families and individuals
• Development of goal-focused activities
• Case notes, reports and other administrative tasks
• Transporting children/youth while providing services

Qualifications:

• Certificate, diploma or degree (i.e. Child and Youth Care Practitioner) from a recognized college or university
• 2 – 5 years experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of critical needs
• Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis de-escalation and containments/physical restraints is an asset
• Current CPR/First Aid is an asset
• Knowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and report-writing skills

Requirements:

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (obtained from local Police)
• Current Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society)
• Driver’s Abstract, Class “G” Driver’s License
• Access to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insurance
• Computer
• Personal email address

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