Posted 35 months ago
Youth Support Worker
@ Bayfield Treatment Centres
Whitby, Ontario
Overview
Bayfield Treatment Centres is hiring part-time Youth Support Workers in the Greater Toronto Area, with a particular call for applicants from Durham Region. The role provides daily care, supervision and mentoring for children and youth with special needs in a Family Based Care Home setting, using relationship building, teaching, conflict resolution and crisis management. Pay includes a $3 government wage enhancement for eligible workers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mentoring and daily care for children and youth with special needs
- Build and implement individualized support plans with the team
- Lead life skills, recreation and community outing programs
- Ensure safety and security during shifts
- Assist with medication administration and personal hygiene support
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field
- Valid First Aid and CPR
- G licence with clean driving record and reliable vehicle
- Clear child welfare background check and vulnerable sector check
- UMAB physical restraint training
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-12-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, UMAB Physical Restraint Training, Vulnerable Sector Police Screening |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Child and Youth Care, Behavioural Sciences, Social Service Work, Developmental Services |
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Bayfield Treatment Centres
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Bayfield Treatment Centre, a private agency that provides support to children, youth and young adults in a Family Based Care Home setting.
We are seeking applications for Part-Time Youth Support Workers in the Greater Toronto Area. We are specifically encouraging applicants from Durham Region: Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa to apply for this position.
This role provides for the daily care and supervision of Bayfield's children and youth through the use of various relationship building, mentoring, teaching, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker:
Provide guidance and mentoring in a nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people with various special needs such as FASD, DS, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, Self-harm.
Assist the children, youth and young adults to reach their full potential in all aspects of their life.
Create and implement programs to increase opportunities for success in all areas of their life.
Work independently with the individuals while collaborating with the entire support team to implement individualized support plans.
All Youth Support Workers will participate in developing and implementing programs to enhance social and life skills, personal hygiene support, recreational activities and community outings while using consistent and positive behaviour management strategies.
Ensuring safety and security for the individuals on shifts.
Assisting with house tasks such as cleaning and maintenance of the home
Providing Medication Administration and some personal hygiene support.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have at minimum a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Behavioural Sciences, Social Service Work, or Developmental Services.
A genuine fondness and interest in supporting children, youth and young adults reach their potential.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to supporting individuals from diverse cultures, experiences and backgrounds.
Must have valid First Aid, CPR
A valid G license with a clean driving record and a safe/reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2 Million liability insurance.
Clear Child Welfare Background Check.
A current Vulnerable Sector Police Screening.
UMAB Physical Restraint Training
Remuneration:
- Pay will include $3 wage enhancement from Government for eligible workers in children, community and social services providing personal direct support services for the activities of daily living
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