Milestone Foster Homes is Looking For at Kitchener-Waterloo, ON Full Time

Milestone Foster Homes is licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. Our team of professional caregivers provides residential, treatment foster care to children ages 0-18 who are in the care of various child welfare agencies in Ontario. Our 110+ foster homes are located across the GTA. Milestone is currently in need of Child and Youth Care Practitioners in a staff supported model In Kitchener Ontario. Full-time(40hrs/week) employee- Hourly wage starting at $25.00/hr with benefits. Shift work required to cover days, afternoons and overnights.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients with complex needs utilizing a trauma/neuro divergent informed approach
• Support and facilitate positive access visits when required
• Implements and supports individual and group activity programming·
• Transporting clients to programming, appointments, access etc
• Work collaboratively within a team to meet the needs of the clients
• Creates and maintains a clean, safe and stimulating environment, including meal preparation and all necessary house cleaning and organization
• Complete written s including; incident , daily logs, medical forms
• Dispenses all medication in accordance with Agency policy
• Carries out the Agency’s policies and procedures as they relate to the safety and well-being of children and youth in residence
• Attend trainings as required and staff meetings
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision
• Engages in the utilization and application of agency/ministry approved physical intervention techniques (UMAB) when required

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of child welfare system and related experience.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Quality Standards Framework and the CYFSA is a strong asset.
• Experience and Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, FASD, ASD, Children’s Mental Health is a strong asset
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a car.
• Current CPIC/VSS and child welfare check.

We thank all applicants in advance as only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person