child-care worker (except day care)
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Child Youth Care Worker
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June 18, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Clarenville Coish Place Child Youth Care WorkerMental Health and Addictions Community Permanent, Full Time09283POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; days) Salary CG-29 ($27.07 - $30.07) Competition Number 2024003776 Posted Date 17 June 2024 Closing Date 24 June 2024 About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary This position is responsible for the provision of early intervention and outreach services to youth as identified in the Provincial Policy Framework for Mental Health and Addictions and related strategies. Early intervention refers to measures taken for populations identified as being at risk for or already engaged in harmful behaviours or practices. Outreach refers to services that actively "reach out" and provide help to those who would not otherwise look for support in the community. The incumbent works in consultation with the Team Leader and Regional Manager/Director, as well as Mental Health and Addictions Counsellors.This position meets and converses with youth in their settings and demonstrates a non-judgmental attitude in responding to youths' perspectives and choices. S/he educates youth on specific health risks associated with substance use and sexual practices, screens for potential problem substance use and mental health concerns and links youth with services that address basic needs, such as shelter, food and clothing or health care. The Child Youth Care Worker assists youth in navigating the system and understanding referral processes, accompanies youth to preliminary appointments with health care and other service providers, and provides supportive counselling services through brief interventions. S/he establishes and maintains partnerships with youth-serving agencies and community groups, and performs other related duties as required. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Regularly lifts/moves objects/files up to 10 lbs. and occasionally moves/lifts objects in excess of 50 lbs.Visual concentration (i.e. conducting security and monitoring of young people; observing non-verbal cues and behaviours, etc.), auditory concentration and strain (i.e. active listening) and other sensory concentration (i.e. using sense of smell to detect drugs, tobacco use, alcohol, or possible fire). Job Qualifications Successful completion of a recognized two-year Child and Youth Care diploma program or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care is preferred.Specialized training in addictions, mental health and motivational interviewing would be an asset.A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle is required.A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit. Apply online at https://employment.easte
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LocationClarenville, NL
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Salary$27.07HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2082081
Advertised until
2024-07-18
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