Child and Youth Care Worker

Child and Youth Care Worker - Bouctouche

MI'GMAQ CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW BRUNSWICK INC.

Child and Youth Care Worker
- Bouctouche

Mi’gmaq Child and Family Services of New Brunswick Inc. (MCFSNB) is seeking an individual to join their team as Child and Youth Care Worker in Bouctouche
.

The Child and Youth Care Worker supports and enhances the lives of children, youth and their families through the provision of a broad range of youth wellness programs, activities, and support services.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate educational, recreational, cultural, and land-based programs that promote youth development, wellness, and life skills.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of youth during all program activities, outings, field trips, and community events.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth while promoting their emotional, social, cultural, and life skills development.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful environment that incorporates Mi'gmaq culture, traditions, and language.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, community partners, and internal staff to support youth well-being and program success.
• Recognize and respond to the individual strengths and needs of youth using positive behaviour supports, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention when required.
• Observe, document, and report concerns related to youth safety, well-being, and program activities in accordance with organizational policies and reporting requirements.
• Plan and facilitate community events, evening programs, and youth engagement activities.
• Prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary program environment.
• Complete required documentation, maintain accurate program records, and perform administrative duties.
• Promote programs through community partnerships, social media, and other communication channels.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to support continuous improvement.
• Support youth in developing communication, problem-solving, decision-making, goal-setting, and independent living skills.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Performs other related duties to support the program and team.

• Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Human Services Practitioner, Social Service Community Worker, Degree in Social Sciences, High School Diploma;
• Knowledge of issues and challenges facing indigenous youth;
• An equivalent combination of education and extensive directly related experience may be considered where appropriate;
• Solid understanding of Mi’gmaq culture, values, traditions, and socio-economic conditions.

• A current Criminal Record Check as required under law to work with the vulnerable sector
• Prior contact check with the Department of Social Development
• Possession of a valid New Brunswick class 5 driver’s license
• The ability to qualify for insurance as required in the transportation of clients;
• The ability and commitment to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when required.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous Candidates.

$905.60- $1,206.40 weekly as well as competitive pension and benefit programs.

• Health and dental benefits: employer pays 80% and employee pays 20%
• Maternity top-up is up to 95%