Careers
Child and Youth Workers
Child and Youth Workers are responsible for the general supervision, daily living support, behavioural intervention and crisis management of clients.
At FRYS, Inc. our Child and Youth Workers offer solution focused support to the young people in our care, and their families by:
Building healthy relationships, prioritizing individual needs, utilizing positive reinforcement for behaviours, and building self-esteem
Encouraging growth and development by helping youth to identify strengths and understanding that growth can be a process
Promoting a safe, optimistic, and supportive environment
Assisting in the delivery of life skills, recreational, and wellness programming
Providing crisis interventions as appropriate
Supporting and advocating for youth when interacting with other community stakeholders
Ensuring administrative responsibilities are complete, thorough, and organized
Qualifications
Human Services/Child and Youth Care diploma/two years post-secondary education, or equivalent in experience
Ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships
Ability to be flexible, and problem solve creatively
Ability to function well in a team environment and accept and respect the ideas of others
Ability to develop and execute program delivery
Ability to maintain calm in challenging and crisis driven situations
First Aid/CPR, NVCI, ASIST, and Food Safety certification considered strong assets.
Potential candidates will be asked to provide a clear criminal and vulnerable sector check
If you think you’re a good fit for our organization let us know!
