Child and Youth Care Worker in Barrie, Ontario

Are you looking for a career helping others? Looking for a company that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits? Your search is over – a Child and Youth Care Worker with Home Care Assistance is the job for you!

We are seeking child and youth care workers to work in a foster home setting. We are seeking educated and experienced individuals that are motivated and enthusiastic about a career helping others.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay at $25

• 4% vacation pay on every pay

• Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Group benefits plan available after first 3 months of employment*

• Employee discounts for attractions, events, and other services

• Flexible hours

Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide supervision and ensure the safety of children and youth at all times

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to learn and grow

• Assist with homework help and academic support

• Encourage social and emotional development through positive interactions and role modeling

• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive program

• Participate in training and orientation

• Developing, monitoring, and updating detailed care plans, as assigned.

• All other duties, as assigned

Key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Must have a College Diploma or University Degree as a CYW (Child and Youth Worker) or SSW (Social Service Worker)

• 2+ years of CYW/SSW experience in a foster home or group home setting

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification is required**

• Valid CPR certification, preferable within 1 year

• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months

• Current member of OACYC (Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care) is preferred*

• All staff are required to have a drivers license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle

Please submit the appropriate documents for review. 

If you have questions, please contact Miruna at 705-503-2273 ex.3. Or feel free to email Miruna at [email protected]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.

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