Overview
Company Name: Bernadette McCann House
Job Location: Pembroke
Job Position: Residential Child/Youth Caseworker
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: 2025-02-03
Posting End Date: 2025-01-20
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation Amount: $27.86
How To Apply: By Email
Apply To: wssshs@wsssbmh.org
Job Description
Permanent Full-Time Position Responsibilities:
This position includes front-line services to children/youth who have witnessed or experienced violence, which includes one-to-one, safety planning, groups and drop-in sessions. Provides support and education to mothers on the issues of VAW, the effects of child witnessing, non-violent disciplinary methods, child development, nutrition and community resources. Provides information to children/youth regarding healthy relationships and advocates and makes referrals to other services.
Additional Information;
This position pays $27.86 per hour and includes:
• Paid vacation and sick leave entitlements
• Health, dental and vision benefit coverage
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional RRSP matching
Job Requirements
Required qualifications include;
• Graduate of a post-secondary program in social sciences or related field
• A thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women, and the impact on child witnesses
• Experience in crisis intervention
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively both as a team member and independently
• Ability to speak and write in both English & French (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check
Bernadette McCann House has a COVID vaccination policy which is aligned with ministry and public health recommendations. Staff are required to be vaccinated against Covid19.
