Child and Youth Care Practitioner

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

You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and the 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 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 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 in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or university.
• Experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of needs.
• Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) is an asset.
• Current CPR/First Aid is required.
• 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.