child and youth worker
Posted on
September 25, 2024
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Employer details
Renew Supervision Services
Job details
Supervised or monitored visitation occurs when one parent loses custody or visitation rights to a child(ren). For that parent to see their child(ren), the courts have mandated that a supervisor or monitoring person be present during all interactions with the child(ren).
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented individual, with a Child and Youth Worker background, to join our team as a Parenting Time Supervisor in an independent contractor capacity. The successful candidate will monitor custody visitations between non-custodial parents and their child(ren).
*This position is ideal for CWYs looking for summer employment. This position remains available in the Fall with modified weekday evening and weekend hours.*
*General Availability:*
Monday - Friday (day time): Shifts very depending on client's schedule
Weeknights between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays
*Visit Duration*: Visits are typically between *1 ? 8 hours*.
*Type of Employment:* Independent Contract (*\*This is not a full time or permanent position*)
*Compensation*: $23.50 per hour
*Responsibilities & Duties:*
* Supervise visits of non-custodial parents with their child(ren): In-home and community settings (e.g., parks, walks, restaurants, movie theatres, etc.)
* Record detailed notes of visit, including debriefing with the custodial parent after the visit (i.e., notes must be detailed, well-written as they are submitted as evidence to the courts)
* Remain calm during emotionally charged situations and able to de-escalate conflicts
* Take initiative, problem solve and work with limited supervision
* Intervene if necessary
* Possess strong communication skills: verbal and written
* Build respectful boundaries with parents, children and authorized third party agencies or individuals
* Provide consultation and model age-appropriate activities and strategies to families for successful visits when requested by client
* Supervise visits remotely via video conferencing platforms.
*Qualifications:*
* Experience working with children (0 - 12 years) and families
* *Experience writing exceptionally clear and detailed client case notes*
* Experience supporting confrontational and frustrated adult, child and youth clients
* Strong ability to think quickly, rationally and problem solve
* Proven ability to remain calm during emotionally-charged situations
* Experience working within an anti-oppression framework
* Experience working with families new to Canada and English language learners
* Knowledge of community resources
* Valid license and access to a vehicle
* Clean criminal record - Vulnerable Screening Sector (VSS) Police Clearance required
* Friendly and not easily offended
* Access to the internet and video conferencing applications (e.g., Zoom, Skype)
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $23.50 per hour
Expected hours: 18 ? 25 per week
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every Weekend
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Are you available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)?
* Are you available to work weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.?
* Are you available for day time shifts in July and August during the weekday?
* Do you currently live in Durham?
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
* Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required)
Language:
* a second language (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* drivers licence with use of vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationDurham, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$23.50HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9459051906
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