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Job Title:
CHILD SUPPORT WORKER, CPT
Posted Date:
2020-12-01
Closing Date:
2020-12-07
Functional Discipline:
ABC Program
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000021243JF
JOB TITLE: CHILD SUPPORT WORKER, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: ABC Program
LOCATION: 264 WELLAND AVENUE
HOURS OF WORK: ON-CALL AS NEEDED
POSTING DATE: 1 December 2020
CLOSING DATE: 7 December 2020
UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: 22.597 to 23.786
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the ABC Program Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide group facilitation and psycho-educational/positive parenting skills programming, including resource information and group-work preparation as well as child supervision, clinical support and community collaboration functions. The position is also responsible for clinical documentation and program administrative functions. Shift rotations are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Early Childhood Education Diploma.
o Two years direct child care experience.
o Trained in the provision of evidence-based parenting classes.
o Current Certificate in C.P.R. and First Aid, including infant/child C.P.R.
o Individual counselling and group facilitation experience.
o Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
o Must have good interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to clients with an attitude of compassion and understanding which is non-patronizing and that will encourage clients to talk, to build highly supportive individual relationships with clients quickly.
o Must have good client assessment skills and awareness of the clients' stage of readiness for change.
o Must have excellent listening and observation skills sufficient to be able to accurately summarize and report to the Supervisor the clients' behaviour and interactions.
o Knowledge of the principles, theories and practice of substance abuse and the recovery from substance abuse as well as knowledge of the lifestyle of people who have experienced addiction problems.
o Must have knowledge of community agencies, facilities and programs available to enhance positive parenting skills and/or child development initiatives for families and children ages 0-6 years.
o Must have the ability to work in a stressful environment with rapidly changing demands.
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
Recruitment Specialist: Jen Freeman; (Please apply through eRecruit; Inquiries only: jennifer.freeman@niagarahealth.on.ca)
Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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