Youth Care Worker

MCRI (Moncton Community Residences Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential services, options and support for individuals with developmental challenges in the various aspects of their progressing lives. Position Overview: As a Youth Care Worker, you will play a pivotal role in the lives of 3 to 4 youth with disabilities residing in our residential facilities. These individuals require specialized care due to their unique needs, including frequent behaviors that may require patience, empathy, and understanding. Your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive care and support to these youth, fostering a nurturing and safe environment where they can thrive. This job post is for: 1. Relief/ Casual Staff 2. Part Time Staff Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement uniquely designed support services. Provide consistent support. Must be able to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours. Support healthy relationships and lifelong connections. Provide behavioral support and crisis Intervention. Provide emotional guidance. Foster social inclusion. Maintain documentation and reporting policies. Maintain a collaborative approach. Ensure a healthy and safe approach. Commitment to deliver high quality services. Requirements: -Valid Criminal Record Check -Valid Social Development Check - Cell phone Required - Having Vehicle to use for work is an asset -Valid First Aid/CPR, Mandt and Suicide Intervention training (to be provided by MCRI after hired) Shift Hours Must be Flexible Education: Preference will be made for a Human services diploma, social work, psychology equivalent. Knowledge of community resources and support services. Good computer knowledge. First-Aid and CPR SD check and criminal record check (including vulnerable sector check). Spoken and written English (writing reports in English). Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work evenings, and weekend rotation. Ability to attend work consistently. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Crisis management skills. Flexibility and adaptability

The Youth Care Worker provides comprehensive care and behavioral support to youth with disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include implementing support services, maintaining safety, and fostering healthy relationships and social inclusion.

Candidates should possess a Human Services diploma or equivalent and have experience supporting individuals with complex needs. Essential requirements include a valid criminal record check, social development check, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

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• Crisis intervention
• Behavioral support
• Emotional guidance
• Social inclusion
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis management
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Organizational skills
• Computer knowledge
• Report Writing
• Empathy
• Patience
• Support Services
• Organizational Skills
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Social Work
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Management
• Disabilities
• English Language
• Psychology
• Human Services
• Interpersonal Communications
• Social Development
• Suicide Intervention
• Written English

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Youth Care Worker
• Social / Human Services Specialist
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week