Child and Youth Worker - Tradeability

Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Unrestricted Trade Trade Code 620A
NOC 4212

Description

Protect self and others by maintaining a safe environment via safety inspections, emergency procedures, crisis intervention techniques, physical restraint techniques, and identifying signs and symptoms of abuse
Practice and promote health through consultations with health professionals, social agencies, and by monitoring health and emotional problems
Communicate with clients, colleagues and other health and social professionals
Build relationships with clients by demonstrating interest in the client, responding to client’s behaviour, building self-esteem and negotiating focused goals
Plan and set up appropriate programs by identifying client’s physical, mental, and emotional requirements
Work in a group setting by planning, organizing, leading, and facilitating group activities
Work with the family to assist in identifying and assessing client’s needs
Establish goals and plans of action
Participate as a member in a team environment by promoting and maintaining professional conduct, resolving conflict, acknowledging individual differences and supporting team members
Perform organizational duties by completing documentation, performing administrative duties, testifying in court and managing workload

You like helping people
You like working with young people with problems
You are in good emotional condition and will work to stay that way
You have the emotional stamina to give of yourself
You respond well to stress
You are well organized and have a high energy level
You are safety conscious
You are dedicated to lifelong learning
Review the Essential Skills profile for more qualities required http://srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/294.shtml

Child and youth workers are employed by school boards, group homes, hospitals, and correctional facilities

Trade Related Programs

Centennial College – Ashtonbee Campus
75 Ashtonbee Road
Toronto, ON M1L 4N4
416-289-5000 or 1-800-268-4419

Humber College – Lakeshore Campus
Toronto, ON www.humber.ca

Apprenticeship Training

Centennial College
For locations contact Employment Ontario at 1-800-387-5656

Apprentices progress along a wage scale according to their particular company’s scale or in the case of unionized workers, according to their collective agreement
Wages 1 typically range from $13.00 to $28.65 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the pay scale

Employment is expected to grow more rapidly than the average rate for all occupations through the year 2009 2
Employment opportunities are linked to government spending on community and health resources
Most child and youth workers work full time for a single employer