child and youth worker

Supervised or monitored visitation occurs when one parent loses custody or visitation rights to a child(ren). For that parent to see their child(ren), the courts have mandated that a supervisor or monitoring person be present during all interactions with the child(ren). We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented individual, with a Child and Youth Worker background, to join our team as a Parenting Time Supervisor in an independent contractor capacity. The successful candidate will monitor custody visitations between non-custodial parents and their child(ren). General Availability: Weeknights between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays Summer: Additional day time summer hours may be available Visit Duration: Visits are typically between 1 ? 6 hours. Service Areas: Kanata, Central, Orleans, Westboro, Embrun Type of Employment: Independent Contract (*This is not a full time or permanent position) Compensation: $25.00 per hour Responsibilities & Duties: * Supervise visits of non-custodial parents with their child(ren): In-home and community settings (e.g., parks, walks, restaurants, movie theatres, etc.) * Record detailed notes of visit, including debriefing with the custodial parent after the visit (i.e., notes must be detailed, well-written as they are submitted as evidence to the courts) * Remain calm during emotionally charged situations and able to de-escalate conflicts * Take initiative, problem solve and work with limited supervision * Intervene if necessary * Possess strong communication skills: verbal and written * Build respectful boundaries with parents, children and authorized third party agencies or individuals * Provide consultation and model age-appropriate activities and strategies to families for successful visits when requested by client * Supervise visits remotely via video conferencing platforms. Qualifications: * Experience working with children (0 - 12 years) and families * Experience writing exceptionally clear and detailed client case notes * Experience supporting confrontational and frustrated adult, child and youth clients * Strong ability to think quickly, rationally and problem solve * Proven ability to remain calm during emotionally-charged situations * Experience working within an anti-oppression framework * Experience working with families new to Canada and English language learners * Knowledge of community resources * Valid license and access to a vehicle * Clean criminal record - Vulnerable Screening Sector (VSS) Police Clearance required * Friendly and not easily offended Job Types: Part-time, Casual Pay: $25.00 per hour Application question(s): * Are you available for work in Kanata? * Are you available for work Centrally? * Are you available for work in Orleans? * Are you available for work in Westboro? * Are you available for work in Embrun? * Are you available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)? * Are you available to work weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.? * Do you currently live in Ottawa or the surrounding area? Education: * Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Experience: * Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required) Language: * a second language (preferred) Licence/Certification: * drivers licence with use of vehicle (required) Work Location: In person