Child & Youth Care Worker

•Participate in the planning and implementation of the Overall Service Plan, goal setting and progress evaluation focusing on the individual’s goals and dreams
• Support individual in skill-building activities identified by the Overall Service Plan, accessing community resources, education and the development of successful relationships.
• Work with the manager to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual being supported
• Teach socially appropriate behavior through the use of daily routines and activities
• Together with the manager networks with the individual’s family, local agencies, school and community
• Follow all protocols as required (e.g. medical, nutritional, crisis intervention, court orders etc.)
• Ensure the individuals’ physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals administering medication as required and accompany to medical/dental appointments.
• Provide feedback on the individual’s behavior, teaching them coping techniques and adaptive behaviors as well as providing guidance and support
• Participate in the upkeep of the home; including house cleaning, yard maintenance and organizing as required
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff when required
• Complete required reporting and documentation for the individual including the daily journal, communication log and other reporting as required
• Participate in all mandatory program staff meetings
• Attend work related in-services as required by Communitas
• Model appropriate behaviour in areas of: work performance, concern for others, morale, appearance, professionalism, ethics, personal integrity and values
• Creatively respond to the individual’s unique needs
• Facilitate and encourage the establishment of a personal support network for the individual being supported
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. administrative duties, extra cleaning, etc.)